Also to try to control his hiccups, the former president underwent a nerve block on Saturday, but on his right side. “The treatment with a left phrenic nerve block is scheduled to be completed (this Monday), for subsequent evaluation of the results.

The patient will need to continue with physical therapy for his rehabilitation, measures to prevent venous thrombosis, and clinical care,” doctors reported.

Bolsonaro, 70, who has been hospitalized since December 24 at the DF Star hospital in Brasilia, continues his post-operative routine related to a hernia, but is suffering discomfort due to a bout of hiccups.

The contractions are not related to the surgery, but forced the far-right politician to undergo another procedure on Saturday.

The procedure was successful, according to the doctors, but further observations will be necessary to determine its effectiveness in Bolsonaro’s case.

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