Abstract:
Introduction:
In the stroke rehabilitation, hiccups are estimated
in 1,1% of patients. Intractable hiccups manifest a
negative impact on quality of life for patients with
stroke [1]. Some scientists reported efficacy of
Gabapentin treatment in persistent hiccups [1,2].
Purpose: Highlighting the use of
Gabapentin treatment of patient with
intractable hiccups, caused by left,
paramedian-posterior ischemic stroke of
medulla oblongata.
Material and methods:
A clinical case of a 47-year-old
man, with paramedianposterior ischemic stroke of
medulla oblongata.
Results:
The patient was admitted at Emergency Department with persistent hiccups,
difficulty swallowing, numbness in the left side of the face, dizziness,
and the inability to maintain the equilibrium.
Medical history: hypertension, chronic erythremia.
Conclusions: Our case report
demonstrates efficient therapeutic effect
of Gabapentin in the treatment of
persistent hiccups, in the stroke
rehabilitation of patients.
Description:
Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of neurology no.2, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova,
Institute of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Department of Neurology, Epileptology and Internal Disease, Chisinau, Republic
of Moldova
