Hiccups

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:medical_condition
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Humans
Other mammals
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Singultus
gptkbp:audio Characteristic 'hic' sound
gptkbp:canBe Persistent
Chronic
Acute
Intractable
gptkbp:causedBy Stress
Excitement
Diaphragm irritation
Drinking carbonated beverages
Eating too quickly
Sudden temperature change
gptkbp:duration Usually self-limited
gptkbp:firstDescribed Ancient Greece
gptkbp:ICD-10_code R06.6
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D006525
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:Brain_injury
gptkb:Pleurisy
gptkb:Stroke
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm
Sudden closure of the vocal cords
gptkbp:treatment Drinking water
Holding breath
Pharmacological therapy for persistent cases
Swallowing sugar
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brent_Butt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hiccups