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What are causes for hiccups and what is tx/cures? pt. has chronic hiccups which resulted in aspiration. so is npo. remedies?
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Ans: Causes of hiccups remain unknown. Can be a result of trauma or injury. Thought to be related to the diaphragm but no definitive cause and thus no treatment.
Answered 9/15/2015
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