Bolsonaro suffered 36-hour hiccup bout, required higher medication dose: medical report

Former President Jair Bolsonaro suffered a prolonged hiccup episode lasting about 36 hours, necessitating an increase in his medication dosage, a medical report released Friday stated. The document, signed by Dr. Brasil Ramos Caiado, indicated a satisfactory response to the adjusted treatment.

Bolsonaro has been under humanitarian house arrest since March 27, 2026, after being hospitalized for bronchopneumonia. The report noted that while his condition had been stable in the preceding weeks, a severe and prolonged recurrence of hiccups began three days prior. This prompted the temporary reinforcement of his drug regimen.

Medically, Bolsonaro remains hemodynamically, respiratorily, and cardiologically stable. However, the report acknowledges persistent side effects from his medications, including chronic balance instability and drowsiness. He continues a strict diet, physiotherapy, and regular exercise, alongside preventive measures to mitigate risks of falls and reflux.