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What Causes Constant Hiccups?
4 days of hiccups - maybe get 20 minute break then they are back again - dr can’t identify a cause or cure what might we try currently hospitalized Cleveland clinic affiliate - heart rate 200 - shocked it back to normal 90’s - he still has hiccups - multiple myeloma patient for 4 yrs-
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
Hello,
I think it may come due to the medications he is taking. Chemotherapy drugs, Zofran and Corticosteroids may give hiccups. Also, calcium levels can be controlled.
Elevated calcium levels can cause muscle contractions and leads spasms of diaphragm and racing heart. Can levels are elevated in myeloma.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
I think it may come due to the medications he is taking. Chemotherapy drugs, Zofran and Corticosteroids may give hiccups. Also, calcium levels can be controlled.
Elevated calcium levels can cause muscle contractions and leads spasms of diaphragm and racing heart. Can levels are elevated in myeloma.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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