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Yazan Alhourani
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My father has hiccup for 30 hours, he is 77 years...
My father has hiccup for 30 hours, he is 77 years old and his blood pressure is 122/65, 76 heart, temperature 35.8C. For a few day he can walk as usual 1km/day, his legs are "weak".. is this condition with hiccups should be worrying? Should we bring him to the doctor?
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What is the treatment of High fever and hiccup ?
You need to do few tests in the nearest medical center for complete clinical assessment and evaluation especillay if the fever and the hiccup presisted for long time as in your condition . Besides you have to follow the following Bed rest and to Take Antipyretic as Paracetamol for the fever with Treatment of any underlying condition as Bacterial infection such as Augmentin1g twice daily for tonsillitis .
What are the causes of High Fever ?
- Common cold .
- Ear infection .
- Lung infection .
- Urinary tract infection .
- Tonsilitis .
- other causes .
What are the tests needed for High fever ?
- Clinical assessment for any signs and symptoms .
- Complete blood count .
- Ultrasound Abdomen .
- Chest X-ray .
- Urine anaylsis .
- Other tests .
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He doesn't have a fever, so kindly reply to my question
إجابة الخبير: Yazan Alhourani
Yazan Alhourani
Licensed Physician
الأسئلة المجابة 75463 | نسبة الرضا 98.7%
is hiccups and weak leg related ?
those symptoms arent related , and your dad current symptoms doesnt suggest any specific serious medical illness
what is the possible of weakleg ?
we are not quite sure how are describing it , but if it means general weakness , this can be cause by vary conditions , one possible cause is HTN medications , also age has its effects
- for leg weakness : we still suggest to consult orthpedic doctor soon if its possible
- neurological causes arent suspected in this case
- advise your dad to have full rest for the time being
for hiccups :
What is the treatment for hiccups?
1. usually hiccups do not require medical care or a consult a specialist, and they disappear on their own if they are not secondary to chronic diseases
2. Usually, traditional methods are used to treat the hiccups, such as drinking water, holding one's breath for a certain period, drinking honey, hitting lightly on the chest, or other traditional methods.
3. medications can be used in the case of severe symptoms , but they may not be suitable for all cases
4. Drug treatment for chronic hiccups is:
chlorpromazine
haloperidol
metoclopramide
What are the causes of hiccups?
1. The natural cause of hiccups is irritation of the diaphragm or the vagus nerve (a nerve that supplies the diaphragm and the chest and stomach area) and it is often temporary and not chronic.
2. Chronic hiccups may result from chronic diseases such as:
- Chronic stomach diseases
- Ear diseases and the presence of foreign bodies in the ear
- Thyroid disease
What checks are needed:
1. Clinical examination by a physician in charge
2. Examination of blood and blood chemistry
3. Endoscopic examination of the oral cavity
4. Endoscopic examination of the stomach
those symptoms arent related , and your dad current symptoms doesnt suggest any specific serious medical illness
what is the possible of weakleg ?
we are not quite sure how are describing it , but if it means general weakness , this can be cause by vary conditions , one possible cause is HTN medications , also age has its effects
- for leg weakness : we still suggest to consult orthpedic doctor soon if its possible
- neurological causes arent suspected in this case
- advise your dad to have full rest for the time being
for hiccups :
What is the treatment for hiccups?
1. usually hiccups do not require medical care or a consult a specialist, and they disappear on their own if they are not secondary to chronic diseases
2. Usually, traditional methods are used to treat the hiccups, such as drinking water, holding one's breath for a certain period, drinking honey, hitting lightly on the chest, or other traditional methods.
3. medications can be used in the case of severe symptoms , but they may not be suitable for all cases
4. Drug treatment for chronic hiccups is:
chlorpromazine
haloperidol
metoclopramide
What are the causes of hiccups?
1. The natural cause of hiccups is irritation of the diaphragm or the vagus nerve (a nerve that supplies the diaphragm and the chest and stomach area) and it is often temporary and not chronic.
2. Chronic hiccups may result from chronic diseases such as:
- Chronic stomach diseases
- Ear diseases and the presence of foreign bodies in the ear
- Thyroid disease
What checks are needed:
1. Clinical examination by a physician in charge
2. Examination of blood and blood chemistry
3. Endoscopic examination of the oral cavity
4. Endoscopic examination of the stomach
الرد من العميل
Thank you very much for your advice, I appreciate it a lot!
الرد من العميل
I'm sorry, by mistake the rating went lower, I meant to write 5*
إجابة الخبير: Yazan Alhourani
Yazan Alhourani
Licensed Physician
الأسئلة المجابة 75463 | نسبة الرضا 98.7%
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