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What Causes Pain Around A Surgical Incision Along With Hiccups?

I have a friend that just had bypass surgery and has a problem with uncontrollable hiccups. This has been going on now for 5 days and he is miserable as it is painful with the incision. Is this normal to have hiccups this long after the procedure? Could this be a sign of a pulmonary embolism?
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
It could be due to surgical site infection. Start a short course of antibiotics. If pain persist consult your treating surgeon
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What Causes Pain Around A Surgical Incision Along With Hiccups?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. It could be due to surgical site infection. Start a short course of antibiotics. If pain persist consult your treating surgeon Wishing you good health Thanks