Author:
Alshammary Dr. Sami,Alamin Dr. Mohanned
Abstract
We have noticed it’s common to see hiccups in the palliative patients and in most cases need pharmacological intervention. As a part of patient’s standard care and comfort, the presence of treatment guidelines for persistent hiccups is of paramount importance. In our cases the gabapentin appears to be effective for treating persistent hiccups.
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