Overview
- An endoscopy on Dec. 31 confirmed esophagitis and gastritis, and the medical team reported no new hiccup episodes since the previous night with overall clinical stability.
- Doctors performed three phrenic‑nerve block procedures, including a bilateral reinforcement on Dec. 30, which reduced hiccup intensity; treatment now includes medication management and an antidepressant requested by the patient.
- Bolsonaro continues post‑operative care after bilateral inguinal hernia surgery on Dec. 25, with respiratory physiotherapy, nighttime CPAP for severe sleep apnea and thrombosis prevention measures.
- Upon discharge, the hospital will notify authorities for his transfer back to the Federal Police facility, as his hospitalization and procedures were authorized by STF minister Alexandre de Moraes.
- His defense filed fresh petitions to the STF for humanitarian home confinement and asked that he remain hospitalized until a decision, while family members publicized the hiccup relapses and criticized custodial conditions.