Suggest remedy for hiccups
Patient: My husband had a cortisone shot in his right hip three days ago and now for two or three days he has gone into hiccups and I understand this could be a side effect of the shot. Is that true, and since we have not had success totally by giving honey, sugar on the tongue or swallowing ice chips, what can I do to get these stopped. Thanks for your help. Mrs. S. Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.Hiccups has no specific cause.But the most widely approved theory is irritation to phrenic nerve. Others are dehydration, pharyngitis etc.Treatment is also not specified anywhere.Drink plenty of fluids, keep yourself hydrated.Take antihistamines. Beclifen is the drug commonly used in hiccups. So you can try this beclofen if hydration does not give you relief.