10 Causes of Hiccups
Cause #10: Surgery
Surgery is a term describing a medical specialty where instrumental techniques are used on a patient for treatment, investigative purposes, or improvement of bodily function. The act can be called an operation, surgical procedure, or surgery. Like all procedures, surgery comes with potential risks such as bleeding and infection. It may also cause hiccups.
Hiccups that occur after surgery are believed to be due to a mild injury or irritation to the phrenic nerve that controls the diaphragm resulting in spasms and hiccups. It can be seen among individuals who undergo general anesthesia or after surgery involving the abdominal organs.
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