Research Advancements in the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Approach for the Treatment of Intractable Hiccups after Stroke
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with glottis closure during inspiration, producing short, loud "e - e" sounds. Its main pathogenesis is hiccup reflex arc dysfunction. Western
medicine treats IH with pharmacological, physical, and nerve - block methods, which act fast with clear mechanisms but have significant side
- effects, unstable efficacy, and high recurrence rates. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses oral herbal formulas, acupuncture, acupoint
injection, and integrated Chinese - Western therapy. It is safe, holistic, and has long - lasting effects, yet has a slow onset and lacks standardization. In recent years, integrated Chinese - Western medicine has become the dominant treatment trend for post - stroke IH, along with
progress in TCM pattern differentiation refinement and Western minimally invasive techniques. This article reviews the clinical treatment
progress of pure Western, pure TCM, and integrated Chinese - Western medicine therapies.
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