What medicine is good for frequent hiccups? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in 10 days
Hiccups (hiccups) are a common physiological phenomenon, but frequent or persistent hiccups can be bothersome. Among the hotly debated health topics on the Internet recently, "How to relieve frequent hiccups" has become one of the focuses. This article will combine the popular discussions and medical advice in the past 10 days to provide you with structured answers and recommend appropriate drug and non-drug relief methods.
1. Common causes of hiccups

According to recent data from medical self-media and health platforms, the main causes of hiccups include:
| Reason type | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| dietary factors | Eating too fast, carbonated drinks, alcohol, etc. |
| gastrointestinal disease | Gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, etc. |
| neurostimulation | Vagus or phrenic nerve irritation |
| other factors | Stress, medication side effects, etc. |
2. Commonly used drugs to relieve hiccups
The following are the drugs that are frequently recommended by health forums and doctors recently (you need to follow the doctor’s advice when using them):
| Drug name | Mechanism of action | Applicable situations |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | Modulate neuromuscular conduction | persistent hiccups |
| Metoclopramide | Promote gastrointestinal motility | Hiccups caused by bloating |
| Omeprazole | Inhibit gastric acid secretion | Gastroesophageal reflux causing hiccups |
| Chlorpromazine | Sedative effect | severe persistent hiccups |
3. Non-drug relief methods (popular recommendations)
The following methods have been discussed recently on social media:
| method | Operation steps | Effectiveness (voted by netizens) |
|---|---|---|
| Breath-holding method | Take a deep breath and hold your breath for 10 seconds | 78% think it is effective |
| Drinking water bending method | Bend over to drink warm water and maintain your posture | 65% think it is effective |
| sugar therapy | Swallow a spoonful of sugar | 52% think it is effective |
4. When do you need medical treatment?
According to the popular science content released by the public account of the top tertiary hospital in the past 10 days, the following situations require timely medical treatment:
1. Hiccups last for more than 48 hours;
2. Accompanied by vomiting, chest pain or weight loss;
3. Affect eating or sleeping;
4. Intractable hiccups after surgery.
5. Recent hot topics
1.#Hiccups may be a sign of myocardial infarction#(120 million views) - Experts warn of rare cases;
2.#TCM acupuncture method to stop hiccups#(87,000 discussions) - Neiguan point massage attracts attention;
3.#新冠 sequelae and hiccups#(Hot search No. 3) - Some patients report long-term hiccups.
Summary:Occasional hiccups can be relieved with simple methods, but frequent hiccups require a combination of medication and treatment of the cause. It is recommended to collect the structured form of this article and consult a professional doctor if necessary.
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