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Wu B, Ling Y, Zhang C, Liu Y, Xuan R, Xu J, Li Y, Guo Q, Wang S, Liu L, Jiang L, Huang Z, Chu J, Chen L, Jiang N, Liu J. Risk Factors for Hiccups after Deep Brain Stimulation of Subthalamic Nucleus for Parkinson's Disease. Brain Sci 2022; 12:brainsci12111447. [PMID: 36358373 PMCID: PMC9688754 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12111447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: After deep brain stimulation (DBS), hiccups as a complication may lead to extreme fatigue, sleep deprivation, or affected prognosis. Currently, the causes and risk factors of postoperative hiccups are unclear. In this study, we investigated the risk factors for hiccups after DBS of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) for Parkinson’s disease (PD) under general anesthesia. Methods: We retrospectively included patients who underwent STN DBS in the study, and collected data of demographic characteristics, clinical evaluations, and medications. According to the occurrence of hiccups within seven days after operation, the patients were divided into a hiccups group and non-hiccups group. The potentially involved risk factors for postoperative hiccups were statistically analyzed by logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 191 patients were included in the study, of which 34 (17.80%) had postoperative transient persistent hiccups. Binary univariate logistic regression analysis showed that male, higher body mass index (BMI), smoker, Hoehn and Yahr stage (off), preoperative use of amantadine, hypnotic, Hamilton anxiety scale and Hamilton depression scale scores, and postoperative limited noninfectious peri-electrode edema in deep white matter were suspected risk factors for postoperative hiccups (p < 0.1). In binary multivariate logistic regression analysis, male (compared to female, OR 14.00; 95% CI, 1.74−112.43), postoperative limited noninfectious peri-electrode edema in deep white matter (OR, 7.63; 95% CI, 1.37−42.37), preoperative use of amantadine (OR, 3.64; 95% CI, 1.08−12.28), and higher BMI (OR, 3.50; 95% CI, 1.46−8.36) were independent risk factors for postoperative hiccups. Conclusions: This study is the first report about the risk factors of hiccups after STN DBS under general anesthesia for PD patients. The study suggests that male, higher BMI, preoperative use of amantadine, and postoperative limited noninfectious peri-electrode edema in deep white matter are independent risk factors for postoperative hiccups of STN-DBS for PD patients. Most hiccups after STN-DBS for PD patients were transient and self-limiting.
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- Bin Wu
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-13802777636
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Protracted Hiccups Induced by Aripiprazole and Regressed after Administration of Gabapentin. Case Rep Psychiatry 2021; 2021:5567152. [PMID: 33976948 PMCID: PMC8084681 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5567152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hiccups are sudden, repeated, and involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle (myoclonic contraction). It involves a reflex arc that, once activated, causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm immediately followed by the closure of the glottis translating into the classic "hic" sound. Hiccups can be short, persistent, and intractable depending on the duration. The most disabling hiccups often represent the epiphenomenon of a medical condition such as gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disorders; central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities; ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions or pneumological problems; metabolic/endocrine disorders; infections; and psychogenic disorders. Some drugs, such as aripiprazole, a second-generation antipsychotic, can induce the onset of variable hiccups. We describe herein the cases of three hospitalized patients who developed insistent hiccups after taking aripiprazole and who positively responded to low doses of gabapentin. It is probable that aripiprazole, prescribed at a low dosage (<7.5 mg/day), would act as a dopamine agonist by stimulating D2 and D3 receptors at the "hiccup center" level-located in the brain stem-thus triggering the hiccup. On the other hand, gabapentin led to a complete regression of the hiccup probably by reducing the nerve impulse transmission and modulating the diaphragmatic activity. The present case series suggests the use of low doses of gabapentin as an effective treatment for aripiprazole-induced hiccups. However, our knowledge of the neurotransmitter functioning of the hiccup reflex arc is still limited, and further research is needed to characterize the neurotransmitters involved in hiccups for potential novel therapeutic targets.
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Petroianu GA, Lorke DE. The Role of Serotonin in Singultus: A Review. Front Neurosci 2020; 14:629. [PMID: 32765206 PMCID: PMC7378791 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2020.00629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Georg A. Petroianu
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States
- *Correspondence: Georg A. Petroianu,
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States
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Reichenbach ZW, Piech GM, Malik Z. Chronic Hiccups. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY 2020; 18:43-59. [PMID: 31974814 DOI: 10.1007/s11938-020-00273-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Nearly 4000 patients will be admitted to hospital in the US this year for hiccups. Hiccups are controlled by a complex reflex arc between peripheral receptors and the brainstem. Any disruption along this pathway may produce hiccups. Typically, hiccups resolve spontaneously but in certain pathologies symptoms may persist. Persistent hiccups may be considered a sign of underlying pathology. The most common cause involves GERD. RECENT FINDINGS Based on etiologies, studies have shown that first-line therapy should use a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and involve appropriate gastrointestinal consultation. If symptoms persist, other etiologies such as central causes need to be explored. SUMMARY We review the pathophysiology of hiccups including multiple causes and the appropriate work up for each. We review several studies examining new treatments, both pharmacological and interventional, that may help patients. Initial therapy should still involve a PPI but several new therapies may be beneficial.
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- Zachary Wilmer Reichenbach
- Department of Gastroenterology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad St., 8th floor Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA
- Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR), Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad St., 8th floor Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad St., 8th floor Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA.
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Lertxundi U, Marquínez AC, Domingo-Echaburu S, Solinís MÁ, Calvo B, Del Pozo-Rodríguez A, García M, Aguirre C, Isla A. Hiccups in Parkinson's disease: an analysis of cases reported in the European pharmacovigilance database and a review of the literature. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2017; 73:1159-1164. [PMID: 28600702 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-017-2275-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 05/26/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Some reports have suggested an association between dopamine agonists and hiccups, involuntary contractions that merit full clinical attention because they can be very debilitating. Many drugs frequently used to treat hiccups are formally contraindicated in Parkinson's disease due to their liability to worsen motor symptoms, making the treatment of hiccups problematic in this disease. The objective of the present study was to analyze all spontaneous reports of hiccups from the European Pharmacovigilance Database in patients with Parkinson's disease and/or on dopaminergic drugs. Finally, we sought to identify evidence-based recommendations on the management of hiccups in Parkinson's disease. METHODS We searched for all reports of hiccups in the European Pharmacovigilance Database (EudraVigilance) and calculated proportional reporting ratios for dopamine agonists and hiccups. We reviewed the literature on Parkinson's disease, dopamine agonists, and hiccups, searching for specific treatment recommendations for hiccups in this disease. RESULTS Both rotigotine and pramipexole fulfilled the criteria to generate a safety signal. We found 32 and 13 cases of hiccups associated with dopamine agonists in EudraVigilance and the literature, respectively. There were no specific recommendations for the management of hiccups in Parkinson's disease in the clinical guidelines consulted. CONCLUSIONS We have found evidence that rotigotine and pramipexole are associated with the appearance of hiccups and that this adverse reaction occurs predominantly in males. Given the scarce information available, specific recommendations are needed in clinical guidelines for the adequate management of hiccups in Parkinson's disease.
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- U Lertxundi
- Pharmacy Service, Araba Mental Health Network, C/Alava 43, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Spain.
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- Pharmacokinetic, Nanotechnology and Gene Therapy Group (PharmaNanoGene), Faculty of Pharmacy, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo de la Universidad, 7, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Pharmacy Service, Alto Deba Integrated Health Organization, Avda. Nafarroa 16, 20500, Arrasate Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Pharmacokinetic, Nanotechnology and Gene Therapy Group (PharmaNanoGene), Faculty of Pharmacy, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo de la Universidad, 7, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Pharmacokinetic, Nanotechnology and Gene Therapy Group (PharmaNanoGene), Faculty of Pharmacy, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo de la Universidad, 7, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Pharmacokinetic, Nanotechnology and Gene Therapy Group (PharmaNanoGene), Faculty of Pharmacy, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo de la Universidad, 7, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Basque Pharmacovigilance Unit, Hospital de Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Spain
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- Basque Pharmacovigilance Unit, Hospital de Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Spain
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- Pharmacokinetic, Nanotechnology and Gene Therapy Group (PharmaNanoGene), Faculty of Pharmacy, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo de la Universidad, 7, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Nausheen F, Mohsin H, Lakhan SE. Neurotransmitters in hiccups. SPRINGERPLUS 2016; 5:1357. [PMID: 27588250 PMCID: PMC4988959 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-3034-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Hiccups are the sudden involuntary contractions of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. They are generally benign and self-limited, however, in some cases they are chronic and debilitating. There are approximately 4000 admissions for hiccups each year in the United States. The hiccup reflex arc is composed of three components: (1) an afferent limb including the phrenic, vagus, and sympathetic nerves, (2) the central processing unit in the midbrain, and (3) the efferent limb carrying motor fibers to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. Hiccups may be idiopathic, organic, psychogenic, or medication-induced. Data obtained largely from case studies of hiccups either induced by or treated with medications have led to hypotheses on the neurotransmitters involved. The central neurotransmitters implicated in hiccups include GABA, dopamine, and serotonin, while the peripheral neurotransmitters are epinephrine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and histamine. Further studies are needed to characterize the nature of neurotransmitters at each anatomical level of the reflex arc to better target hiccups pharmacologically.
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- Fauzia Nausheen
- Department of Medical Education, California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine, 1405 W. Valley Blvd, Suite 101, Colton, CA 92343 USA
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- Department of Neurology, California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine, Colton, CA USA
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- Department of Medical Education, California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine, 1405 W. Valley Blvd, Suite 101, Colton, CA 92343 USA ; Department of Neurology, California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine, Colton, CA USA
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Development of Hiccup in Male Patients Hospitalized in a Psychiatric Ward: Is it Specifically Related to the Aripiprazole-Benzodiazepine Combination? Clin Neuropharmacol 2016; 39:67-72. [PMID: 26818041 DOI: 10.1097/wnf.0000000000000129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to identify hiccup cases among patients hospitalized in a psychiatric ward and focus on their treatment, so to establish intervention risk. METHODS We reviewed records of 354 consecutively admitted patients during the year 2013 to identify hiccup cases. RESULTS Hiccup occurred in 7 patients on both aripiprazole and benzodiazepines and in one on delorazepam. No patient on aripiprazole alone developed hiccup. No patient on drugs other than aripiprazole or benzodiazepines developed hiccup. The symptom subsided in 3 cases upon discontinuing aripiprazole and in 5 cases after discontinuing the benzodiazepine (including the case on delorazepam alone); in 2 cases of persistent hiccup, the symptom resolved after adding the calcium channel blocker, pregabalin. All patients developing hiccup were male. There was a 70-fold increase in the risk for developing hiccup in the aripiprazole/benzodiazepine intake condition versus all other conditions, and it further increased if limiting to the male sex. LIMITATIONS The retrospective nature of the study was its limitation. CONCLUSIONS Hospitalized psychiatric patients on both aripiprazole and benzodiazepines may be at significant risk of hiccup. This clinical awareness could lead to antipsychotic and/or benzodiazepine discontinuation or switch or to the addition of calcium channel blocker inhibitors.
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Hiccup with aripiprazole plus benzodiazepines resolving with pregabalin and/or benzodiazepine switch/discontinuation: four case reports. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2015; 35:195-7. [PMID: 25679128 DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000000292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Silverman MA, Leung JG, Schak KM. Aripiprazole-associated hiccups: a case and closer look at the association between hiccups and antipsychotics. J Pharm Pract 2014; 27:587-90. [PMID: 25107419 DOI: 10.1177/0897190014544797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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UNLABELLED Aripiprazole's pharmacologic properties (including dopamine 2 and 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A [5HT1A] receptor partial agonism and 5HT2A receptors antagonism) may be associated with the onset of hiccups. CASE DESCRIPTION A 21-year-old, antipsychotic-naive patient with bipolar I disorder and remote brain trauma developed persistent hiccups following aripiprazole titration. Despite trials of metoclopramide and chlorpromazine, hiccups continued. Remission of hiccups occurred with discontinuation of aripiprazole. DISCUSSION The exact etiology of hiccups is unknown but likely involves dopamine and/or γ-butyric acid. Highlighting the uncertainty related to drug-induced hiccups is the fact that multiple antipsychotics have been reported to not only induce hiccups but also to alleviate them. As the development of persistent hiccups may result in extensive medical workup, clinicians should be aware of drug-associated causes including aripiprazole.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Chang FY, Lu CL. Hiccup: mystery, nature and treatment. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2012; 18:123-30. [PMID: 22523721 PMCID: PMC3325297 DOI: 10.5056/jnm.2012.18.2.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2011] [Revised: 02/01/2012] [Accepted: 02/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Hiccup is the sudden onset of erratic diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle contraction and immediately followed by laryngeal closure. The abrupt air rush into lungs elicits a "hic" sound. Hiccup is usually a self-limited disorder; however, when it is prolonged beyond 48 hours, it is considered persistent whereas episodes longer than 2 months are called intractable. A reflex arc involving peripheral phrenic, vagal and sympathetic pathways and central midbrain modulation is likely responsible for hiccup. Accordingly, any irritant in terms of physical/chemical factors, inflammation, neoplasia invading the arc leads to hiccups. The central causes of hiccup include stroke, space occupying lesions and injury etc, whereas peripheral causes include lesions along the arc such as tumors, myocardial ischemia, herpes infection, gastroesophageal reflux disease and applied instrumentations on human body etc. Besides, various drugs (eg, anti-parkinsonism drugs, anesthetic agents, steroids and chemotherapies etc) are the possible etiology. An effective treatment of persistent hiccup may be established upon the correct diagnosis of lesion responsible for the serious event. The pharmacotherapy of hiccup includes chlorpromazine, gabapentin, baclofen, serotonergic agonists, prokinetics and lidocaine. Non-pharmacological approaches such as nerve blockade, pacing, acupuncture and measures to hold breathing are also successful. Finally, alternative medicines and remedies are convenient to treat hiccups with uncertain effect. In conclusions, hiccup is likely to result from lesions involving the hiccup reflex arc. The lesion may need to be localized correctly for ablative treatment in patients with intractable hiccup. Apart from lesion ablation, drugs acting on reflex arc may be effective, while some other conventional measures may also be tried.
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- Full-Young Chang
- Environmental Health and Safety Office, Division of Gastroenterology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Ge AXY, Ryan ME, Giaccone G, Hughes MS, Pavletic SZ. Acupuncture treatment for persistent hiccups in patients with cancer. J Altern Complement Med 2010; 16:811-6. [PMID: 20575702 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of acupuncture treatment for persistent hiccups in cancer patients. DESIGN The study design was a retrospective case series. SETTINGS/LOCATION The study setting was the Clinical Research Center of the National Institutes of Health. SUBJECTS The subjects were 16 adult male patients ages 27-71 with cancer, with persistent hiccups. INTERVENTIONS There were one to three acupuncture sessions over a 1-7-day period. OUTCOME MEASURES Treatment efficacy was measured using a hiccup assessment instrument pre- and post-treatment. The effects of acupuncture on common symptoms reported by all patients were also evaluated. RESULTS Thirteen (13) patients experienced complete remission of persistent hiccups (p < 0.0001); 3 patients experienced decreased hiccups severity. Significant improvement was observed in discomfort (p < 0.0001), distress (p < 0.0001), and fatigue (p = 0.0078). CONCLUSIONS This case series demonstrates that acupuncture may be a clinically useful, safe, and low-cost therapy for persistent hiccups in patients with cancer.
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- Adeline X Y Ge
- Division of Intramural Research, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Coletti Moja M. Hiccups associated with non-ergoline dopamine agonists in Parkinson's disease. Mov Disord 2010; 25:1292. [PMID: 20310014 DOI: 10.1002/mds.23056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Giugni J, Seijo D, Micheli F. Are hiccups non-motor symptoms? Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2010; 16:690. [PMID: 20728400 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2010.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2010] [Accepted: 07/26/2010] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Hiccups in Parkinson's disease: an overlooked non-motor symptom? Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2010; 16:249-51. [PMID: 20056471 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2009.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2009] [Revised: 12/05/2009] [Accepted: 12/06/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although hiccups may be a non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD), they have attracted little research attention to date. OBJECTIVE To investigate the frequency of occurrence of hiccups in PD. METHOD The presence of hiccups was evaluated using face-to-face interviews in 90 PD patients and 100 age-matched controls. RESULTS Eighteen (20%) of the PD patients and three (3%) of the control subjects reported frequent hiccups. The reported occurrence of hiccups was significantly higher in PD patients than controls. Nine patients noted that hiccups had appeared in the past, particularly around the onset of PD. One patient was admitted to our hospital because of intractable hiccups before a diagnosis of PD was made. Another eight patients reported the emergence of hiccups following the administration of antiparkinsonian drugs. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that hiccups are more frequent in PD patients than healthy controls. Further studies are required to determine whether hiccups are associated with intrinsic pathology, to dopamine replacement therapy, or both.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review examines recent developments in the field of myoclonus. RECENT FINDINGS The range of clinical features in myoclonic dystonia has been extended and its underlying pathophysiology better defined. The diverse causes leading to jerky tremor and orthostatic myoclonus have been clarified and the need to consider drugs as potential causes highlighted. In patients with combined myoclonus and epilepsy, the major advance has been in our understanding of the natural history of these conditions, which can be more benign than hitherto thought. Finally, the new condition of primary progressive myoclonus of ageing has been identified, although it remains to be seen whether this is a pathological entity or not. SUMMARY Most progress has been in the characterization of myoclonic syndromes with dystonia and epilepsy. Therapeutic options remain limited, and exploration of the role of functional neurosurgery may be worthwhile in the future, given the debilitating nature of many myoclonic syndromes.
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Wilcox SK, Garry A, Johnson MJ. Novel use of amantadine: to treat hiccups. J Pain Symptom Manage 2009; 38:460-5. [PMID: 19735905 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2006] [Revised: 09/26/2008] [Accepted: 10/02/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Persistent hiccups may have a considerable impact on general health through disturbance of diet, sleep, and mood. They can cause exhaustion, malnutrition, dehydration, wound dehiscence, and even death in extreme cases. We report a complex clinical case of intractable hiccups in a patient with cancer of the pancreas and Parkinson's disease and some of the problems encountered when attempting symptom control. We also discuss a potential therapeutic response to a novel agent, amantadine, unlicensed in the treatment of hiccups.
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- Sarah K Wilcox
- Palliative Care Team Office, Cancer Care Centre, York Hospital, York, UK.
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Comment on “A diagnostic challenge of Parkinson's disease: Intractable hiccups”. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2009; 15:548; author reply 549. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2008.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2008] [Accepted: 10/16/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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