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Pt on again/off again hiccups coupled with ab spasms, has dementia meds. what possible reasons and cures if any?
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Try these. : Breath holding Valsalva maneuver Breathing into bag Ice water gargles Swallowing granulated sugar, hard bread, or peanut butter Drinking from opposite side of glass Catheter or cotton swab stimulation of nasooropharynx Forceable traction on the tongue Biting on a lemon Fright Noxious odors (inhaling ammonia) Pressing on the eyeballs.
Answered 11/14/2015
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