Intractable Hiccups (Singultus) in Case of Anxiety Neurosis

Abstract

Intractable hiccups (singultus) are continuous involuntary spasmodic contraction of diaphragm resulting in inspiration followed by closure of glottis. However, it is naturally occurring common phenomenon but intractable hiccups are a continuous form of hiccups which persist for more than 2 months. This can be tough task for physician to found out the organic cause of hiccups. We report a case of 40-year-old female who had hiccups since more than 2 months and she is known case of anxiety neurosis, for which ongoing treatment with anti-depressants and anti-anxiety is going on. Evaluating a psychogenic origin hiccup is the main consequence here.