I'm having a frequent hiccups so I want to enquire...

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Regarding your question
can you take baclofen to alliviate the hiccups ?
yes it's one of the medical choices to treat hiccups
how to treat hiccups ?
direct uvular stimulation by gargling with ice water
removal of stomach contents
increasing intra abdominal pressure via valsalva manuver
pulling the knees up to the chest and leaning forward
breathing into a paper bag
Breath holding
Mental distraction
Hypnosis
using some medications such as : Chlorpromazine (drug of choice) , Baclofen , Metoclopramide
if all previous measures failed you can consider surgery by performing Phrenic nerve ablation
what are the causes of hiccups ?
Emotional distress or excitement
alcohol ingestion
Gastroesophageal reflux
after surgery
some drugs
fast eating
eating large meals
Pharyngitis
disordered higher mental function
delayed stomach emptying
air swallowing
temperature changes
 
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