Singultus

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:causedBy emotional stress
carbonated beverages
overeating
irritation of the phrenic nerve
irritation of the vagus nerve
sudden temperature changes
gptkbp:commonName hiccup
gptkbp:duration usually self-limited
can be persistent or intractable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Singultus
gptkbp:ICD-10_code R06.6
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D006621
gptkbp:symptom nervous system disorders
gastrointestinal disorders
involuntary contraction of the diaphragm
sudden closure of the vocal cords
gptkbp:treatment drinking water
holding breath
medications for severe cases
stimulating the back of the throat
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hiccups
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7