A recent study conducted at Michigan State University explored the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in managing intractable singultus, or chronic hiccups, and its associated symptoms. The study focused on a 23-year-old female patient who had been experiencing hiccups for five years. The patient received OMT, which resulted in a significant reduction in the frequency of hiccups and improvement in associated symptoms such as back pain, nausea, vomiting, reflux, eructation, and abdominal pain. The researchers suggest that OMT could be a safe and noninvasive option for managing singultus and its complications. Further research is needed in this area. [Extracted from the article]