012 - Symptom Management: Gabapentin for Intractable Hiccups

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Topics in Palliative Medicine

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012 - Symptom Management: Gabapentin for Intractable Hiccups

Topics in Palliative Medicine

15 minutes

9 months ago

012 - Symptom Management: Gabapentin for Intractable Hiccups

Questions? Comments? Send us a message!Hiccups, while often seen as a minor inconvenience, can become a significant health issue when they are persistent or intractable. This episode explores the science behind hiccups, their potential medical causes, and treatment options, particularly the use of gabapentin as an off-label solution.• Discussion of the three types of hiccups: acute, persistent, and intractable• Explanation of the hiccup reflex arc and its neurological basis• Overview of the ...