Usage of "chronic hiccups"

Chronic hiccup is a rare movement disorder characterized by involuntary spasmodic contractions of the inspiratory muscles synchronized with larynx closure lasting for more than 48 hours.

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Examples for "chronic hiccup"

We present a 62-year-old male with persistent hiccups that developed acute, worsening renal function. 
 Pubmed 

But he had been experiencing persistent hiccups for four days, and when tested for coronavirus his results came back positive. 
 News.com.au 

However, persistent hiccups with a duration greater than 48 h may prompt a thorough workup for structural, infectious, or inflammatory disorders. 
 Pubmed 

The report stated: Here we present a case of persistent hiccups as the presenting symptom of a COVID-19 infection in a 62-year-old man. 
 News.com.au 

Persistent hiccups could be a new symptom of coronavirus, doctors are warning. 
 News.com.au 

Persistent or intractable hiccups can be a harbinger of serious medical pathology. 
 Pubmed 

Persistent or intractable hiccups, although rare, can be debilitating and may indicate the presence of an underlying pathological process. 
 Pubmed 

Your search for "Termination of Intractable Hiccups with Digital Rectal Massage" is still a secret.) 
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