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Hiccups are common benign and usually transient phenomenon that occur in nearly everyone. However, persistent or intractable hiccups can cause multiple problems including malnutrition, weight loss, fatigue, dehydration, insomnia, and wound dehiscence. We have experienced a case of postoperative
BACKGROUND
This case report describes a patient whose persistent hiccups significantly improved with the use of vinegar.
METHODS
A patient with an adenocarcinoma of the colon and hepatic metastases developed hiccups the day following chemotherapy with FOL-FOX (folinic acid (leucovorin),
This is the first in a two-part unit on persistent hiccups in advanced cancer. It discusses the incidence, causes, physiology and adverse effects of hiccups. Persistent hiccups are a rare occurrence in patients with advanced forms of cancer. However, when they do occur, they can have a significant
This is the second in a two-part unit on persistent hiccups in advanced cancer. Part 1 explored the incidence, causes, physiology and adverse effects of hiccups. This part examines both their non-pharmacological and pharmacological management.
We report the case of disseminated metastatic tumor at dorsal surface of medulla oblongata presenting intractable hiccups. A 73-year-old man has a history of for metastatic lung tumor of the left tempral lobe. Although 3 surgeries and 4 radiotherapies were performed in the last 8 years, residual
Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are rare and benign primary localized tumors; they possess a malignant potential and thus should be excised. We report a case of a 43-year-old woman, who had suffered for 5 years from right basithoracic pain associated with progressive dyspnea and persistent
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating hiccups in patients with cancer.
METHODS
Thirteen databases were searched from their inception through July 2011 without language restrictions. Randomised clinical trials (RCTs) were included if
Persistent hiccup can cause anorexia, weight loss, disabling sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression. Therefore, relief of persistent hiccup is important for advanced cancer patients and their family. Most reports on this condition are case series reports advocating the use of baclofen,
Hyponatremia is quite common in cancer patients, but the presentation as persistent hiccups is not common. Literature over hiccups development due to hyponatremia is quite scant. Hiccups are of various types, persistent hiccups are those that last more than 48 h and remains less than 1 month.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to identify demographic, health- and cancer-related, and physiological factors associated with dexamethasone-induced intractable hiccups in cancer patients.
METHODS
This study adopted a retrospective case control design. The study subjects were 168 cancer
Benign, self-limited hiccups are more of a nuisance, but persistent and intractable hiccups lasting more than 48 hours and 1 month, respectively, are a source of significant morbidity in the patient with advanced malignancy.The hiccup reflex is complex, but stimulation of vagal afferents followed by
Chronic hiccup is an infrequent but distressing symptom in patients with advanced cancer. A series of drugs (chlorpromazine, haloperidol, nifedipine, metoclopramide, baclofen) have been used to treat hiccup without definitive results. Some authors have suggested a possible role of baclofen in the
Background: Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which lead to sudden contractions of the glottis. CAM, such as acupuncture is commonly used and stimulation of the vagus nerve and interference
To assess whether the rotation of dexamethasone to methylprednisolone decreases the intensity of dexamethasone-induced hiccup (DIH) in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy.
Adult patients who experienced DIH within 3 days after the administration of dexamethasone as an antiemetic were screened.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate safety and efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of severe chronic hiccups in patients with advanced cancer.
METHODS
Charts of all patients observed in the palliative care unit of a 4-bed hospital and at home by our Home Care Service were reviewed retrospectively.The presence