Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Hiccups
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Hiccups, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Hiccups. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Hiccups. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Hiccups includes:
- Normal hiccups - people get occasional bouts hiccups now and then.
- Diaphragm conditions
- Diaphragm tumor
- Diaphragm irritation
- Diaphragm nerve irritation
- Diaphragm abscess
- Physical conditions irritating the diaphragm muscle or the diaphragm muscle nerves:
- Pregnancy
- Pneumonia
- Pleurisy
- Kidney failure
- Stomach disorders
- Intestine disorders
- Pancreas disorders
- Liver disease
- Hepatitis
- Chest abscess
- Esophagus abscess
- Chest tumor
- Esophagus tumor
- Heart attack
- Certain intestinal inflamations
- Psychological disorders
- Post-surgery hiccups
- Chest surgery
- Abdominal surgery
- Back surgery
- Heart surgery
- Lung surgery
- Reaction to surgical anesthetic
- Damage to a particular area of the brain:
Hiccups as a symptom: Conditions listing Hiccups as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: Nov 12, 2003
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