Conversion disorder presenting as intractable hiccups in middle-aged male

Abstract

Hiccups are common and often don’t require treatment. Intractable hiccups, on the other hand, are often bothersome for the patient and require therapy. Formerly known as “psychogenic”, “functional” or “hysteria”- “conversion disorder” usually present with either or both sensory and motor function deficiencies. Common in females and having a varied presentation, conversion disorders are difficult to diagnose. When an uncommon presentation of them like intractable hiccups present in sex with a lesser predisposition, the diagnosis may be missed and not appropriately managed.