Hiccups
A hiccup is an unintentional movement (spasm) of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. The spasm is followed by quick closure of the vocal cords, which produces a distinctive sound.
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Alternate Name(s): Singultus ... Noxious fumes Hot and spicy foods or liquids Any disease or disorder that irritates the nerves that control the diaphragm (such as pleurisy or pneumonia ) Stroke or tumor affecting the "hiccup center" in the brain Abdominal surgery There may be ...
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You've probably heard lots of suggestions for how to get rid of hiccups, and maybe you've even tried a few. Holding your breath and counting to 10 is one way some people can get rid of their hiccups. Other people say that drinking from the "wrong" side of a glass of water is the way to become hiccup-free.
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* Hiccups persist for more than one hour. ... * You've been having bouts of hiccups several times a day or several days a week. ... Library Home > All Books > Symptoms, Their Causes & Cures > Hiccups;
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Causes of Hiccups:; Listed below are some of the possible causes of Hiccups as a symptom. The list below whilst comprehensive, may be incomplete. Various drugs or substances also may cause your symptoms. You may also want to refer to our list of drug side effects.
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Causes of Hiccups including triggers, underlying medical cause of Hiccups, risk factors, and what causes Hiccups. ... Causes of Hiccups: Online Medical Books...
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