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Rethinking Cholecystitis: A Case Where Hiccups Told the Story

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Acute cholecystitis due to inflammation of the gallbladder typically presents with right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. However, elderly patients with comorbidities can present with atypical symptoms like generalized malaise or confusion, making diagnosis challenging. Here, we present a unique case of acute cholecystitis presenting solely with persistent hiccups. The diagnosis was confirmed with imaging, and it was managed conservatively with a resolution of hiccups. This highlights the importance of keeping broad differentials and using prudent imaging, especially in the elderly, to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82936

Authors: Archit Garg, Abhishek Chouthai, Marcella Pimpinelli, Alana Barofsky, Arkady Broder

Institutions: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Saint Peter's University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409753794