Korean J Gastroenterol.  2002 Oct;40(4):268-271.

A Case of Intractable Hiccup in Multiple Sclerosis

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical center, Seoul, Korea. jhkim@amc.seoul.ac.kr

Abstract

Hiccup is caused by various etiologies. Intractable hiccup is defined as hiccup bouts lasting more than 48 hours or recurring despite various treatments. Intractable hiccup often results from an underlying serious pathologic process, especially CNS problem. Recently, we have experienced a case of multiple sclerosis presenting with intractable hiccup, which has never been reported in Korea.

Keyword

Intractable hiccup; Multiple sclerosis

MeSH Terms

Hiccup*
Korea
Multiple Sclerosis*
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