What is the best treatment for hiccups in the elderly?

There is no best treatment for hiccups in the elderly. The treatment methods include deep breathing, bending over to drink water, medication, etc.

1. Deep breathing

instructs the elderly to take slow deep breaths, pause for a moment when inhaling, and then slowly exhale, which helps to relax the diaphragm and relieve hiccups.

2. Bending over to drink water

allows the elderly to slowly drink a sip of water, then bend over to 90 degrees for about 10-15 seconds, and then slowly straighten the waist to help relieve hiccups.

3. Drug treatment

If hiccups are difficult to improve, you can use chlorzoxazone, chlorpromazine, eperisone and other drugs to treat hiccups, which play a role in relieving diaphragm spasm, sedation and relieving hiccups.