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Originally Posted by gary
Hi Leon,
I would also echo Brian's recommendation about seeking medical attention.
I know someone who had hiccups for a couple of days. A GP laughed it off.
Fast forward a couple of more days after consulting with the GP and
they underwent emergency heart bypass surgery.
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I think one must take the view, particularly as the years creep up upon one, that anything abnormal even if a seemingly trivial matter must be taken most seriously as it becomes most likely that our system has a problem.
I was one of those "tuff men" who would soldier on proclaiming that typical Australian retort..."she will be right mate" which although heroic really often proves counter productive. These days, having embraced the most difficult thing an old person can do I call change, my approach now is entirely sensible, and by that I mean that I don't avoid a trip to the doctor...I suspect Leon is a "she will be right mate" type of guy but I feel it is in his best interest to change to being pedantic as to any change in his condition.
Leon please if you wake up and read this and still has the hiccups I implore you to put yourself first on the events scheduled for today and go see your doctor...look up the serious side of hicupps so you can ask your doctor if he thinks they may indicate this or that and take control of that meeting such that the doctor does not just nod and bustle you out without giving your problem proper thought...remember often to them you are just another number so make him or her realise you expect total attention...I am sure you can do that.
I sincerely believe that you must go to the doctor and please although you may casually dismiss me as a mug the others who offers similar advice are very sensible knowledgeable men...although we all have in common a realistic concern for your well being.
I hope it all goes well for you.
Alex