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HomeHealth QueryGastroenterology/GI medicineI'm really worried about my dad. We've been feedin...
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  • 55 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about my dad. We've been feeding him using a Ryles tube, but since yesterday, he's been getting these really strong hiccups not long after we feed him. Is this something we should be worried about or is it normal? What can we do to help him?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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Yes there is cure for that visit Psychiatrist for appropriate management

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