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What causes intractable hiccoughs and what drugs can you take to keep them under control? what kind of dr. do you go for this?
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Neurologist: Need to determine the cause of hiccups. Several medications may help but this may be difficult to treat. See a neurologist though some patients may require gastrointestinal evaluation as well.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Full stomach: Hiccups are usually self limited and benign. However intractable hiccup can be a sign of serious intrabdöminal disease. See a gastroenterologist for evaluation.
Answered 10/4/2016
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