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I help a lady with her husband, age 81-82. He can do almost nothing for himself; so trying to get him to try something different, won't work with his hiccup issues. They also prevent him from sleeping/resting well. What can be done??
Hiccoughs are caused by either the phrenic or vagus nerves - or both - being irritated. If the bouts are occasional, short in duration and do not interfere with eating or breathing - do nothing. If the bouts interfere with breathing, eating or last all day, please get this person to the ER for evaluation and treatment. Medications to treat hiccoughs are available with prescription from a doctor.
Years ago I was in the office and got hiccups- a lady/my friend - wise and of a wise age told me to put white sugar on the tip of my tongue. I was a teenager at the time and found it hysterical she didn’t get angry just said try it and I did and my hiccups stoped immediately. I put it diwn to my giggling fit but any time I ever got hiccups I did this - little white sugar in my hand and dipped my tongue into it Years later I was that person telling a younger person and as I did they laughed away tried it and it suddenly coincidence stopped so we aren’t talking eat sugar -just a small pinch tip of tongue. i found it easier to put a little into my hand and dip my tongue in it so good luck and as long as your mother isn’t diabetic wish you well with it x
I spent the day in the ER with my husband yesterday due to 24 hours of hiccups and a couple of bouts of stopping breathing. It was very scary. He is 67, no dementia. However what they gave him to stop the hiccups was 600mg of Gabapentin and it worked. Apparently it is an alternate use for the medication.
My friends GF died at an early age of hiccups. He had two young sons, one her father. I do a bit of genealogy and I saw his death certificate and there it was on his death certificate listed under cause of death. Hiccups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3UFHR1o48
This is a very short video of a breathing method by Andrew Huberman. He is a Stanford professor.
if the link doesn’t work Google YouTube Andrew Huberman hiccups
I realize you probably won’t be able to get him to follow these instructions but it might help a medical provider.
Here is another video. This one showing how to do acupressure. It is from M D Anderson cancer hospital. Google these words.
My late husband who had vascular dementia would frequently get very annoying hiccups, and they would go for sometimes an hour or more. And they appeared to often be painful as well. I think I tried just about everything thanks to Google(other than medication)to help stop them for him, but I think if I remember correctly what worked best for him was to take a small spoon full of sugar and place it under his tongue, and let it slowly dissolve. But even that was hit or miss. He even had very loud hiccups when he was well into his actively dying stage, which was hard to witness because I couldn't do anything to stop them. I wish you well in finding something that may help this man.
Frequent hiccups can be a symptom of an underlying condition in people with Alzheimer's disease, and can be caused by a number of things, including:
Aspiration pneumonia: In rare cases, persistent hiccups can be the only symptom of aspiration pneumonia. Other symptoms include cough, fever, and dyspnea.
Medications: Some medications, such as clozapine, can cause persistent hiccups in people with Alzheimer's.
Central nervous system problems: These can be caused by stroke, infections, cancer, or injury.
Hiccups that last more than 48 hours are considered persistent or intractable hiccups. They can cause a number of problems, including: Difficulty eating, drinking, and speaking, Insomnia, Pain, Fatigue, Depression, Malnutrition, and Dehydration.
Treatment for hiccups often involves a combination of pharmacologic treatment and alternative therapies. Some options include:
Amantadine: A nonsedating dopamine agonist that may be an option for patients who can't tolerate sedating agents
Acupuncture: An alternative therapy that may be helpful for older patients
To cope with chronic hiccups, you can try: Getting enough rest Taking naps during the day Avoiding hot, spicy foods and fizzy drinks Drinking small amounts of water throughout the day Taking small mouthfuls and chewing food thoroughly before swallowing
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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she didn’t get angry just said try it and I did and my hiccups stoped immediately. I put it diwn to my giggling fit but any time I ever got hiccups I did this - little white sugar in my hand and dipped my tongue into it Years later I was that person telling a younger person and as I did they laughed away
tried it and it suddenly coincidence stopped
so we aren’t talking eat sugar -just a small pinch tip of tongue.
i found it easier to put a little into my hand and dip my tongue in it
so good luck and as long as your mother isn’t diabetic wish you well with it
x
600mg of Gabapentin and it worked. Apparently it is an alternate use for the medication.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3UFHR1o48
This is a very short video of a breathing method by Andrew Huberman. He is a Stanford professor.
if the link doesn’t work Google YouTube Andrew Huberman hiccups
I realize you probably won’t be able to get him to follow these instructions but it might help a medical provider.
Here is another video. This one showing how to do acupressure. It is from M D Anderson cancer hospital. Google these words.
youtube md anderson hiccups
I hope he finds relief.
I think I tried just about everything thanks to Google(other than medication)to help stop them for him, but I think if I remember correctly what worked best for him was to take a small spoon full of sugar and place it under his tongue, and let it slowly dissolve. But even that was hit or miss.
He even had very loud hiccups when he was well into his actively dying stage, which was hard to witness because I couldn't do anything to stop them.
I wish you well in finding something that may help this man.
Frequent hiccups can be a symptom of an underlying condition in people with Alzheimer's disease, and can be caused by a number of things, including:
Aspiration pneumonia: In rare cases, persistent hiccups can be the only symptom of aspiration pneumonia. Other symptoms include cough, fever, and dyspnea.
Medications: Some medications, such as clozapine, can cause persistent hiccups in people with Alzheimer's.
Central nervous system problems: These can be caused by stroke, infections, cancer, or injury.
Hiccups that last more than 48 hours are considered persistent or intractable hiccups. They can cause a number of problems, including:
Difficulty eating, drinking, and speaking, Insomnia, Pain, Fatigue, Depression, Malnutrition, and Dehydration.
Treatment for hiccups often involves a combination of pharmacologic treatment and alternative therapies. Some options include:
Amantadine: A nonsedating dopamine agonist that may be an option for patients who can't tolerate sedating agents
Acupuncture: An alternative therapy that may be helpful for older patients
To cope with chronic hiccups, you can try:
Getting enough rest
Taking naps during the day
Avoiding hot, spicy foods and fizzy drinks
Drinking small amounts of water throughout the day
Taking small mouthfuls and chewing food thoroughly before swallowing
My suggestion is getting this man to the ER stat.