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93-Year-Old Overcomes Two-Year Hiccup Battle with Treatment

3/26/2025

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A 93-year-old Lebanese man endured two years of relentless hiccups caused by eosinophilic esophagitis, a rare immune disorder. Doctors, after thorough blood tests, pinpointed the issue despite the absence of common symptoms. Thankfully, a topical steroid treatment not only silenced his hiccups but also restored his eosinophil levels, underscoring the importance of recognizing this condition in patients.

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Story summary

A 93-year-old Lebanese man endured two years of relentless hiccups caused by eosinophilic esophagitis, a rare immune disorder. Doctors, after thorough blood tests, pinpointed the issue despite the absence of common symptoms. Thankfully, a topical steroid treatment not only silenced his hiccups but also restored his eosinophil levels, underscoring the importance of recognizing this condition in patients.