MD11.6 Hiccough
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Hiccough are repeated involuntary spasms of the diaphragm followed by sudden closure of the glottis, which checks the inflow of air and causes the characteristic sound. Transient episodes are very common. Persistent (> 2 days) and intractable (> 1 mo) Hiccough are uncommon but quite distressing.
synonyms
- Hiccough
- finding of hiccoughs
- hiccup
- observation of hiccoughs
- singultus
- spasm of diaphragm
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