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What Causes Recurring Hiccups Post Bypass Surgery?

My dad underwent a bypass surgery 8 years back.. and he is suffering from hickups since then.. He had the same issue about 25 odd years back.. but then suddenly after the bypass surgery the hickups started again. What could be the reason and a solution to this.

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Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
It has very strong connection with the CABG (bypass surgery). It also be caused due to history of recent weight loss, some drugs, sleep problems, emotional distress, alcohol ingestion.

Is he diabetic? Whats his sugar levels mostly?
Any history of hepatitis?

If I was his treating physician I would like to prescribe him, Metoclopramide (Reglan) 10mg by mouth every 6hourly 30minutes before meals and also before bedtime.


Plus, Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 50mg by mouth 3 times a day for 3 days. If taking chlorpromazine by mouth for 3 days doesn't stop his hiccups ask his physician for administering 25-50mg of chlorpromazine intramuscularly every 4 hourly. Hope so, it will alleviate his symptoms.



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What Causes Recurring Hiccups Post Bypass Surgery?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   It has very strong connection with the CABG (bypass surgery). It also be caused due to history of recent weight loss, some drugs, sleep problems, emotional distress, alcohol ingestion. Is he diabetic? Whats his sugar levels mostly? Any history of hepatitis? If I was his treating physician I would like to prescribe him, Metoclopramide (Reglan) 10mg by mouth every 6hourly 30minutes before meals and also before bedtime. Plus, Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 50mg by mouth 3 times a day for 3 days. If taking chlorpromazine by mouth for 3 days doesn t stop his hiccups ask his physician for administering 25-50mg of chlorpromazine intramuscularly every 4 hourly. Hope so, it will alleviate his symptoms. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Please don t forget to give five star rating, to help me assist you always in a better way. Click on thanks if you find this answer helpful. Please, write a review on my profile, about your experience with me.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA