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How come i always get heartburn after hiccups?
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See below: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious. You should discuss these with your physician. He/she will thotoughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.
Answered 1/7/2016
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The diaphragm is: in spasm with hiccups. This can allow acid from the stomach refluxes or splashes up into the esophagus (and sometimes the mouth or throat).
Answered 5/29/2017
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