Persistent hiccups

Ann Emerg Med. 1982 Jan;11(1):24-6. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(82)80009-7.

Abstract

We present the case of a patient who presented with persistent hiccups induced by a hair irritating the tympanic membrane and activating the vagally mediated hiccup neural reflex arc. Commonly identified etiologies and treatments of this condition are then reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Foreign Bodies / complications*
  • Hiccup / etiology*
  • Hiccup / physiopathology
  • Hiccup / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phrenic Nerve / physiopathology
  • Reflex, Abnormal / physiopathology
  • Tympanic Membrane*
  • Vagus Nerve / physiopathology