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My uncle is experiencing hiccups since past 3-4 days, age is 63 yes, sex male.what can be the cause for it.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Irritation: Of a nerve calls phrenic nerve . Can be treated with some success with promethazine, a prescription medicine.

Answered 3/24/2014

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