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What Causes Constant Hiccups And Belching After Knee Surgery?
Hi..please help me..my son had knee surgery 4 days ago.he is 33 yrs/o. He has been hiccuping and burping started post 2day of surgery...please help me what is that what is the treatment??? Is would permanently stay ?? All lab works ,chest xray and ECG are normal....please help
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Hi,
The hiccups and burps come from irritation of phrenic nerve from intubation and anesthesia also he may be dehydrated.
Give him fluids and water for rehydration. It will not stay like this all the time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The hiccups and burps come from irritation of phrenic nerve from intubation and anesthesia also he may be dehydrated.
Give him fluids and water for rehydration. It will not stay like this all the time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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