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What Causes Hiccups After Undergoing Hernia Surgery?
My father is 66 and he had a laproscopic hernia surgery about 5 days ago. He is having hiccups and they wont stop. there is no pain on the site of surgery but the hiccups are a concern to us. Are hiccups after the surgery normal? Is there anything we can do to stop those hiccups?
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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I have evaluated your query in details .
* There are different causes which can give hiccups as
- post general anesthesia related - side effects of antibiotics , analgesics
- gastritis - indigestion - others .
* This is not normal , must be addressed with the surgeon .
* Primary relief with PPI and antacid syrup .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* There are different causes which can give hiccups as
- post general anesthesia related - side effects of antibiotics , analgesics
- gastritis - indigestion - others .
* This is not normal , must be addressed with the surgeon .
* Primary relief with PPI and antacid syrup .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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