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Baby hiccups are common but can be stressful for newborns and parents. Pediatricians share information and tips for reducing them.
What causes hiccups? Many different things can contribute to the involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that cause hiccups. Some such triggers include medications, stress, a recent surgery, nerve ...
While hiccups are short-lasting and totally benign most of the time, persistent episodes are associated with some chronic and sometimes serious health conditions.
MINNEAPOLIS — They happen to the best of us and, once they start, there's often no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but a Wisconsin doctor believes they may be closer to an actual cure.
Most of us get the hiccups from time to time. While they can be annoying, they generally go away on their own before too long. But sometimes a stubborn case of the hiccups can go on for minutes or ...
Get rid of hiccups by breathing in a paper bag, drinking cold water, holding your breath or even having someone scare you. Can they be deadly, though?
Learn 8 medical facts about hiccups including diaphragm spasms, common triggers, breath-holding techniques, and when to seek professional treatment.
Get those gloves ready because this hiccup hack requires a real hands-on approach. Pinkie promise — it works. A 1990 case study tells the seemingly bizarre story of a 60-year-old man coming into the ...
Talk about a bad hiccup attack. In a recent case report, doctors describe an elderly man who endured years of incurable hiccups ultimately caused by an allergic condition. Doctors in Lebanon detailed ...
"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.
Some users of nicotine pouches, such as Zyn, report experiencing the hiccups. Why does this happen?