Intractable hiccups as the only clinical manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report

Hiccups are usually self-limited, cease within minutes, and do not require treatment. They are generally harmless. The usual cause is spasm in the diaphragm. Hiccups lasting more than 48 hours are categorized as “persistent”, whereas those lasting more than two months are referred to as “intractable”. Persistent or intractable hiccups may be accompanied by various serious medical conditions. In this article, we report intractable hiccups that were the only clinical manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis.