Hiccups after catching a cold

Cold hiccups are often caused by diaphragmatic spasm, gastrointestinal diseases, and upper respiratory tract infections, and can be treated with hot compresses, warmth, and medication. Common causes and treatments 1, diaphragm spasm: If the hiccups occur within a short period of time, the interval is relatively fixed, and presents continuous hiccups, consider it as diaphragm spasm. You can take appropriate warmth measures, such as using hot water bags for local warm compresses, or use antispasmodic drugs such as baclofen or oral anesthetics such as lidocaine and codeine phosphate for treatment under the guidance of a doctor; 2. Gastrointestinal diseases: such as gastrointestinal dysfunction, gastric insufficiency, gastroenteritis, etc. can occur after catching cold and hiccups. The first thing you should do is to keep warm and use a warm water bag on your abdomen, and then you can take drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility and symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment under the guidance of a doctor; 3. Upper respiratory tract infection: when the body is cold, symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection may appear, namely fever, chills, cough, accompanied by acid reflux, hiccups, loss of appetite and other gastrointestinal system conditions. It can be treated with antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor. Caution Patients should pay attention to keeping warm in daily life and avoid getting cold. Diet should be light and easy to digest, avoiding foods that are easy to produce gas, such as bean products and white radish. The abdomen can be massaged clockwise to promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve hiccup symptoms.