Case Report: Two Cases of Persistent Hiccups Complicating COVID-19

Two cases are presented with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)-related hiccups: one during initial presentation and one 10 days after COVID-19 diagnosis. Hiccups in both patients were resistant to treatment and responded only to chlorpromazine. COVID-19 patients may present with hiccups and also may...

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Published in:The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2021-05, Vol.104 (5), p.1713-1715
Main Authors: Ikitimur, Hande, Borku Uysal, Betul, Ikitimur, Barıs, Umihanic, Sefika, Smajic, Jasmina, Jahic, Rahima, Olcay, Ayhan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case reports
Chlorpromazine - therapeutic use
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
COVID-19 - complications
Hiccup - drug therapy
Hiccup - etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
SARS-CoV-2
Treatment resistance
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Summary:Two cases are presented with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)-related hiccups: one during initial presentation and one 10 days after COVID-19 diagnosis. Hiccups in both patients were resistant to treatment and responded only to chlorpromazine. COVID-19 patients may present with hiccups and also may have hiccups after treatment. Resistant hiccups without any underlying disease other than COVID-19 should be considered in association with COVID-19 and may respond well to chlorpromazine.
ISSN:0002-9637
1476-1645
DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.21-0190