Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups

The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro recently underwent a non-surgical procedure to address persistent hiccups lasting nine months. He previously had hernia surgery while incarcerated for attempting a coup following his electoral loss. After endorsing his son for future elections, Bolsonaro’s medical team addressed his recurring hiccups by blocking one of his phrenic nerves; further treatment is planned upon discharge.

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