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Continuous hiccups for my father
Hi , my father is 78 yrs old and having ckd from past 10 years and on medication. Currently his creatine suddenly increase and need of dialysis.dialysis is going on but having continuous hiccups.anything can be done for stopping hiccups. Please suggest
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Can try metaclopramide tablets but with caution as it can cause some involuntary movements if already suffering
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If not subsiding may require endoscopy to see for reversible causes
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Can take baclofen 5mg single dose. Please be careful as in dialysis patients drugs given for hiccups can cause major side effects
It’s better to get in touch with a gastroenterologist for further evaluation
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