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Hiccups are a common and usually harmless phenomenon that can occur in people of all ages. For hospitalized patients, the etiology may be more sinister. To approach and manage such a case we need to know the etiology. Here's a 🧵 on the same. (1/17)
#hiccups #MedTwitter #MedEd
#hiccups #MedTwitter #MedEd
Hiccups (aka 'singultus')are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. When this happens, it causes a sudden intake of air, which results in the sound we know as a #hiccup.(2/17)
🔵Acute attack of hiccups last less than 48 hours
🔵 Persistent hiccups last more than 2 days
🔵 Intractable hiccups last more than 1 month
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🔵 Persistent hiccups last more than 2 days
🔵 Intractable hiccups last more than 1 month
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