Hiccups may simply be a nuisance for most, but these spasms can become problematic for patients with cancer, leading to sleep deprivation, fatigue, aspiration pneumonia, compromised food intake, weight loss, pain, even death. MedTwitter
As many as 40% of patients with cancer develop hiccups — often unbeknownst to their oncologist. But even if recognized, hiccups may not be treated effectively, according to a national survey of cancer care clinicians.
Yet few studies have focused on hiccups in patients with cancer and none, until now, has sought the perspectives of cancer care clinicians. A total of 684 clinicians completed two eligibility screening questions, which required them to have cared for more than 10 patients with cancer in the past 6 months with clinically significant hiccups .
Second, the survey data showed that hiccups often increase patients' anxiety, fatigue, and sleep problems and can decrease productivity at work or school.
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