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Hiccups can also be a symptom of a medical condition. Pullins says that neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, for instance, can cause one to experience hiccups ...
Root causes of prolonged hiccups episodes are difficult to diagnose. [failed verification] Such attacks can cause significant morbidity and even death. [4] An episode lasting more than a few minutes is termed a bout; a bout of over 48 hours is termed persistent or protracted. Hiccups lasting longer than a month are termed intractable.
Hiccups happen when an involuntary spasm in the diaphragm causes the vocal chords to snap shut, which makes that hiccup sound. The exact cause of hiccups is still a mystery, but here's what we ...
“While the vast majority of hiccups are from non-serious causes and last for short periods of time, very rarely hiccups can last more than 48 hours, which can be a sign of a more serious cause ...
Uterotonic properties, [5] nausea vomiting, and diarrhea, [12] contraindicated for pregnancy and breast feeding [12] Buckthorn bark and berry alder buckthorn Rhamnus frangula "abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" [3] Cascara sagrada bark bearberry Rhamnus ...
Although the exact causes of Braxton Hicks contractions are not fully understood, there are known triggers that cause Braxton Hicks contractions, such as when a pregnant woman: [1] [3] is dehydrated; has a full bladder; has just had sexual intercourse; has been exercising (running, lifting heavy objects) is under excessive stress; has had her ...
The list of causes for short-term hiccups is incomplete. Benzodiazapine drugs can also cause hiccups. They are similar to alcohol (which is listed) in so many ways; Both act on GABA receptors, they have cross-tolerance, and they have essentially the same effects, minus a few minor differences. 68.202.196.130 03:44, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Hemorrhoids are common in pregnancy as a result of constipation and increased intra-abdominal pressure. Hemorrhoids can cause bleeding, pain, and itching. [31] Treatment is symptomatic, including improving underlying constipation. Symptoms may resolve spontaneously after pregnancy, although hemorrhoids may remain in the days after childbirth. [32]