Hiccups are one of the most common things that happen to children and adults alike. Most of the time, it goes away on its own. However, sometimes, it stays for long, especially for kids. We can all ...

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Hiccups happen when your diaphragm contracts involuntarily. Your diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. It’s also important for breathing. When the diaphragm contracts ...

Hiccups, though quite common, are rather mysterious to scientists. They can be caused by anything from stress to changes in temperature to smoking cigarettes. Humans aren't the only ones to get ...

Hiccups are caused by spasms in your diaphragm, the large muscle just below your lungs. Some people have chronic hiccups that last for days, weeks, or years. Hiccups happen when your diaphragm ...

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Once is funny, twice is hilarious, and anything more than that is usually just annoying. We’ve all had them, but do you actually know where they come from? They’re hiccups, and they’re the strange ...

Hiccups that don't go away after 48 hours can persist but after a month, they're called intractable. Also called intractable sigultus, the word means "gasp" or "sob" in Latin. And if your hiccups ...

Hiccups, triggered by diaphragm spasms, are usually harmless and resolve quickly, often linked to eating habits or emotional states. Persistent hiccups, lasting over 48 hours, could indicate ...

Eating spicy or acidic foods, drinking carbonated or alcoholic drinks, eating too much in one sitting, or eating too fast can all contribute to hiccups after eating. Everyone will experience hiccups ...