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[Persistent hiccup: causes, diagnosis and treatment].

I Felemovicius1, J Halabe

  • 1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.

Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Hiccup is a common reflex, but persistent cases pose challenges for doctors and patients. Understanding the varied causes and nerve pathways is crucial for managing prolonged hiccups.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology

Context:

  • Hiccup is a widespread physiological reflex originating in the central nervous system.
  • While typically transient, hiccups can become persistent, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties.

Purpose:

  • To explore the neurophysiological basis of the hiccup reflex.
  • To highlight the diverse range of stimuli and neural pathways involved in hiccup activation.
  • To emphasize the necessity of a systematic etiological investigation for persistent hiccups.

Summary:

  • The hiccup reflex involves a specific neural center within the central nervous system.
  • A wide array of stimuli can trigger this reflex via distinct nerve pathways, leading to varied responses.
  • Persistent hiccups necessitate a thorough etiological workup due to their multifactorial origins.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for understanding the pathophysiology of hiccups.
  • Informs clinical approaches to diagnosing and managing persistent hiccup cases.
  • Underscores the importance of considering diverse etiologies in clinical practice.

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