Chlorpromazine and haloperidol are medicines which can relax the diaphragm muscle or its nerve supply and may stop persistent hiccups.The following medicines may be used for treating adults with hiccups (for children, specialist advice is recommended): Various medicines have been used for this. Secondly, medication is sometimes needed to stop persistent hiccups. Also, treat any underlying cause, if possible. Firstly, try any of the popular remedies used to treat short bouts of hiccups (explained above). Treating the reflux seemed to help stop hiccups in many cases. See the separate leaflet called Acid Reflux and Oesophagitis (Heartburn) for more details. For example, one research study found that many people with persistent hiccups had a gut condition called acid reflux. If an underlying cause is found then treatment of the underlying cause, if possible, may cure the hiccups. This is like pushing in childbirth or straining on the toilet. (The Valsalva manoeuvre means trying to push your breath out while you hold your throat and voice box closed.) The way to do this is to take a deep breath in, then keep the air inside you while pushing with your muscles as if to force the air out. Using a technique called the Valsalva manoeuvre.Pulling your knees up to your chest and/or leaning forward to compress the chest.Gasping after a sudden fright, or sneezing.Holding your breath, breathing fast, or breathing into a paper bag.It is possible to do this alone (looks a bit silly - but is possible) but you may find it easier with an assistant. Then, take a sip or two of water from a glass. First, block off all airways by putting fingers in your ears and blocking your nostrils.It is not clear how effective they are, as they have not been tested by research trials. There are many popular remedies that are said to stop a short bout of hiccups but they are based on people's individual experiences. Most cases need no treatment, as a bout of hiccups usually soon goes. How to get rid of hiccups Short bouts of hiccups Hiccups which sometimes occur in the late stages of a terminal illness such as when a person is very ill with advanced cancer.Brain conditions such as stroke, head injury or brain infection.Some heart conditions - a heart attack or inflammation around the heart.For example, surgery, infections (such as sore throat or pneumonia), swellings or tumours in these parts of the body. Conditions affecting the neck, chest or tummy (abdomen).Abdominal masses, such as enlargement of the liver (hepatomegaly) or enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly).Other gut conditions that can cause hiccups include hiatus hernia and oesophageal cancer.Gut problems such as acid reflux, stretching (distension) of the stomach, infection of the gallbladder or infection under the diaphragm.Changes in blood chemistry such as from alcohol, high blood sugar, or lack of calcium or potassium in the blood.Certain medicines - examples are steroids, tranquillisers, painkillers containing opiates (such as morphine) and methyldopa (for blood pressure).However, the persistent hiccups can become exhausting and distressing.Įxamples of conditions which can cause persistent hiccups are: In some cases of persistent hiccups there is no apparent cause.You would normally have other symptoms apart from the hiccups. Some are common, such as acid reflux, and some are rare. Over 100 diseases have been reported to cause hiccups. In some cases, persistent hiccups are caused by an underlying disease.
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