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What Causes Hiccups Post Hip Replacement Surgery?

My husband had a hip replacement surgery 6 days ago. After surgery he got the hiccups. We were told that is common after surgery if you had the general. He had the spinal. The hiccups last more than an hour at times and he gets them several times a day. Several people have given us ideas to stop them. Nothing has worked. Could this be something serious that needs medical attention?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is nothing special. You can take cetrrizine and omeprazole to relieve it. It can be due to some medicines. It is generally due to irritation of diaphragm in lying down position.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Hiccups Post Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is nothing special. You can take cetrrizine and omeprazole to relieve it. It can be due to some medicines. It is generally due to irritation of diaphragm in lying down position.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.