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Hiccups while sleeping
My uncle was dignose with pneumonia few days back but his rt pcr was negative, he is still on medication,but every night he wakes up due to hiccups.what could be the reason.
He doesn't have any underlying decease.
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Hiccups occur due to irritation of diaphgram. It can be possible as he is currently having pneumonia.
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Hi, hiccups occur due to involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, are usually short-lived and not a sign of something serious.
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If hiccups doesn't subside with driniking water then give liofen 10 and dont worry about that
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Dr. Narendra Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Nainital
Is hiccups still present or now it's gone.
Hiccups are due to irritation of diaphragm.
Occasionally hiccups r ok but if it persists for longs Is a issue
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feel free to consult with your history
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