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I've been having the hiccups since friday morning, what's causing this?
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Doctor can evaluate: It unknown why people get hiccups. Hiccups are not harmful and stop on their own. There is no sure way to stop hiccups, although people try techniques such as: drinking water, holding one's breath, getting scared, putting sugar on the tongue, etc... Medication is tried in non-stop cases that interfere with one's life. A doctor can evaluate for disorders that can be irritating the diaphragm nerves.
Answered 12/9/2013
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