I've been having hiccups almost every other day and they stick around all day or at least half of it. It's really starting to get on my nerves. What could be causing this, and is there anything I can do to stop it?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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drink sufficient water, if its still not reducing consult a pulmonologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I found out I have a 13.2 mm stone in my gallbladder and I'm not sure if I need surgery for it. Also, which type of doctor should I see for this would it be a urologist, gastroenterologist, or someone else?

For a gallbladder stone of 13.2 mm, it's best to consult with a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist, especially one with expertise in laparoscopic surgery. While you can have symptoms from a stone that size, the decision of whether or not to have surgery will depend on a few factors

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I'm experiencing this strange sensation that starts in my upper stomach and moves up to my throat. It's like this weird anxiety that travels from my stomach to my chest and then to my throat. What could be causing this? Could it be something I need to worry about?

Patient is advised psychiatric opinion for anxiety .

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I've been dealing with nonstop hiccups for the past two days and I've already tried taking Liofen XL, but it hasnt helped. Should I try increasing the dose, or is there something else you recommend I do?

Its due to irritation of diaphragm.. You need proper medication for this..

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