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Vikram Shivkumar1, Dipali Nemade1, Neelu Dhingra1
1Orlando Health, USA.
Heliyon
|June 5, 2023
Summary
Persistent hiccups, lasting over 48 hours, can stem from thalamic bleeds. This case highlights thalamic lesions as a potential cause of intractable hiccups, with Baclofen showing efficacy in treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Persistent hiccups (lasting >48 hours) cause significant distress and complications like dehydration and insomnia.
- Hiccups involve a complex reflex arc with central nervous system structures, including the brainstem and hypothalamus.
- Previous reports link hiccups to medullary strokes, but thalamic lesions are less commonly associated.
