Hiccup Treatment Specialist, Tampa

1. What causes a Hiccup?

   Hiccups are repeated spasms of diaphragm along with a ‘hic’ sound from closing of vocal cords. This usually happens very quickly and most usually return to normal within minutes to a couple of hours without treatment. They can occur in adults, children and babies.

2. When should I seek treatment?

   Most hiccups are short lived and resolve on their own. If hiccups last days, weeks or months at a time, this could represent an underlying severe disease. And you should seek medical attention.

3. What treatments are available?

   Medications:

   i) Gabapentin ii) Baclofen iii) Chlorpromazine

   Minimally Invasive Procedures:

   i) Phrenic Nerve Block (Phrenic nerve is the main nerve to the diaphragm)

   ii) Stellate Ganglion Block

4. What evidence do we have so far in managing hiccups with nerve blocks?

   ➡️Phrenic nerve block for hiccups

   ➡️Stellate ganglion block for hiccups