How To Get Rid Of Hiccups

Injection Of An Anesthetic

The injection of an anesthetic may be appropriate for patients who continue to have chronic hiccups after trying medication. Normally, doctors inject the anesthetic into the patient's phrenic nerve, one of the nerves responsible for hiccups. Typically, this procedure is performed with the patient awake or under light sedation, and clinicians use ultrasound guidance systems to ensure the injection is given in the correct location. While several anesthetics can be used, physicians frequently use either a solution of two-percent lidocaine or a solution of bupivacaine with epinephrine. The injection is given as a single shot, and patients are closely monitored for several hours to see if the hiccups have resolved. If the single injection has not been effective, anesthesiologists may choose to insert a catheter into the area so a continuous administration of local anesthetic can be provided.

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