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Meanings of persistent hiccups in English
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"
Examples for "chronic hiccup"
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Persistent or intractable hiccups can be a harbinger of serious medical pathology.
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Persistent or intractable hiccups, although rare, can be debilitating and may indicate the presence of an underlying pathological process.
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Usage of persistent hiccups in English
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We present a 62-year-old male with persistent hiccups that developed acute, worsening renal function.
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But he had been experiencing persistent hiccups for four days, and when tested for coronavirus his results came back positive.
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However, persistent hiccups with a duration greater than 48 h may prompt a thorough workup for structural, infectious, or inflammatory disorders.
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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.
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Persistent hiccups could be a new symptom of coronavirus, doctors are warning.