Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
Summary
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had a medical procedure to treat his chronic hiccups after his earlier hernia surgery. His treatment, which was not surgery, involved blocking a nerve linked to breathing. Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup, will return to custody after his hospital discharge.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro had a procedure to treat his chronic hiccups.
- The procedure was not surgery and lasted about an hour.
- Bolsonaro recently had surgery to fix a double hernia.
- He is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.
- Bolsonaro endorsed his son, Flávio, to run in Brazil's 2026 presidential election.
- The procedure involved blocking one phrenic nerve to address hiccups.
- Hiccups can be caused by issues with the diaphragm, affected by the phrenic nerves.
- After treatment, Bolsonaro will return to police custody to continue his sentence.
- Brazil's Supreme Court ordered house arrest for 10 officials involved in the coup plot.
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