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Hiccups: causes and cures.

J H Lewis

    Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Hiccups can stem from various causes affecting the brain or reflex arc. While many remedies exist, this review offers a rational approach to managing hiccups, from simple maneuvers to drug therapy and alternative treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Hiccups arise from diverse conditions impacting the supraspinal hiccup center or its reflex arc.
    • Numerous hiccup remedies have been documented historically, yet no single definitive cure is established.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review available hiccup treatments.
    • To provide a rational approach for managing hiccups, considering their varied etiologies and treatment efficacies.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of reported hiccup treatments.
    • Analysis of anecdotal evidence and clinical studies on hiccup cures.
    • Categorization of treatments based on intervention type (e.g., physical, pharmacological, alternative).

    Main Results:

    • Simple measures stimulating the pharynx or disrupting respiratory rhythm can alleviate benign hiccups.

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  • Persistent hiccups often necessitate drug therapy, with chlorpromazine and metoclopramide being common choices.
  • Severe cases may involve physical disruption of the phrenic nerve, hypnosis, or acupuncture.

    • Conclusions:

    • A rational, stepwise approach is needed for hiccup management due to the lack of a universal cure.
    • Treatment selection should consider hiccup severity and underlying causes, ranging from simple home remedies to advanced medical interventions.