Living with Chronic hiccup
Hiccups that last more than two days, sometimes causing trouble sleeping, eating, and mood.
Understanding Chronic hiccup
Regular hiccups often follow a big meal or a fizzy drink and go away in a couple of minutes. Chronic hiccups last more than two days and in rare cases over a month. Complications can include insomnia, tiredness, weight loss, malnutrition, and depression or anxiety. More than 100 causes have been reported, and diagnosis is based on symptoms and how long they last.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Hiccups that keep coming back
- Trouble sleeping
- Weight loss
- Poor nutrition and dehydration
- Changes in eating
- Depression
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include brain and nervous system specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Brain and nervous system specialists (neurologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the exact cause is often unknown, and over 100 different causes have been reported.
Also known as: chronic hiccough; chronic hiccoughs; chronic hiccups; hiccups, chronic
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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