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- Also known as hiccoughs or singultus
- Longest case lasted 68 years
- Rarely result in death
- There is no real purpose for hiccups
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Hiccups Questions
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Does anybody know why people get hiccups ? I need to know.. 1 AnswerHiccups are caused by a spasm, or sudden, involuntary contraction, of the diaphragm (the muscular partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities). Nor... read more -
Does anyone have any remedies against hiccups aside from water and holding your breath? 4 AnswersLarge, uncomfortable gulps of really warm water has helped me in the past. Also getting someone to scare you can help too. According to published reports, sex... read more -
Pregnancy Question: Can you tell the position of a baby by his hiccups? 2 AnswersWith my first baby, my midwife told me some helpful tips. She said, "If your baby has regular hiccups, where are you feeling them at? If you feel them down betw... read more -
How do I cure the hiccups? 13 AnswersI used to have hiccoughs all the time and learned the following bio-feedback technique to fix them: 0. Close your eyes (optional, but it helps concentrate) 1. ... read more
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