Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro undergoes second procedure for persistent hiccups

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Brazil’s imprisoned former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has undergone a second medical procedure in just three days to treat his persistent hiccups. Doctors performed a ‘phrenic nerve block procedure’ on Bolsonaro to block his left phrenic nerve after treating his right one on Saturday. The phrenic nerve, located in the neck, is crucial for controlling the diaphragm, which regulates breathing. Currently serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 election, Bolsonaro is experiencing ongoing health issues. Dr. Claudio Birolini stated that Bolsonaro’s ‘condition is stable’ following the second treatment for chronic hiccups on Monday. Birolini expressed optimism that the hospital stay will not be extended.

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