I'm really concerned because my dad has been dealing with a viral fever for the past week. The doctor prescribed medication that required injections twice a day, and now he's got these nonstop hiccups for the last two days. Could this be related to the medication, and what can we do to make the hiccups stop?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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-The continuous hiccups your father is experiencing might be a side effect of the medication he's been receiving. Hiccups can sometimes result from irritation to the diaphragm or the nervous system. To help stop them, try giving him a small sip of cold wa

Answered 04/07/2025

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