Intractable Hiccups Following Ischemic Stroke of Brain Stem : A casereport

Authors

Ya-Wei Cheng
Lu Lu

Translated Title

腦幹缺血性中風併發頑固性打嗝：病例報告

Abstract

Hiccups are a common phenomenon though their mechanism and physiological meaning are still controversial. No special treatment is necessary for most patients with hiccup. However, the hiccup might last for more than one month in rare cases, defined as an intractable hiccup, as one of the clini-cal manifestations of respiratory, gastrointestinal or neurological diseases.A case with an ischemic brain stem stroke is investigated herein. The intractable hiccup disturbed the patient’s appetite, impaired his nutritional and dehydration status, and even delayed rehabilitation. Prochlorperazine maleate (Novamin) was administered and provided with much significant relief, which is the first successful experience in the management of hiccup to our knowledge. The possible path-ogenesis of intractable hiccups is defined and a management program for the intractable hiccup is also provided herein.

Language

Traditional Chinese

First Page

97

Last Page

103

Recommended Citation

Cheng, Ya-Wei and Lu, Lu (2000) "Intractable Hiccups Following Ischemic Stroke of Brain Stem : A casereport," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 28: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/3005-3846.2100
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol28/iss2/6