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I am 16 years old and i hiccup everyday all the time?
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Chronic hiccup: Daily hiccup in adolescents can be related to excess stomach acid/ reflux disease, irritation of phrenic nerve supplying diaphragm, gall bladder issues, substance use, anxiety
Answered 4/2/2018
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PUD/GERD/ Gall Bladd: Hiccups can be caused by multiple etiology. Few things which needs to be r/o are Peptic Ulcers, GERD, Gall bladder disease, finally any inflamation or infiltration of diaphragm Consider going to PCP if it persists You may need US Abdomen, Trial of PPI (anti -acid medications). Again visit a PCP for w/u if it persists
Answered 4/7/2018
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