A 26-year-old male asked:
what can i do for hiccup?
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A member asked:
Why do hiccups occur ?
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Dr. Scott Katz answered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
It's Normal: Most babies get hiccups frequently in the first 2-3 months, especially after eating. They usually bother the parents much more than the child, and no treatment is required. However, if you feel your baby is uncomfortable, and you can get him to latch on to the breast or bottle, a few more swallows of milk usually helps them resolve.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
What causes hiccups?
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Dr. Gregory Hines answered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Diaphragm : Irritation of the diaphragm causes hiccups. Usually due to swallowed air, but it can be a sign of a more serious problem and should be seen if it persists.
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Dr. Andrew Turrisi commented
Radiation Oncology 47 years experience
The diaphragm is a muscle between the chest and the belly. Not the device used for birth control purposes!
May 4, 2012

Wallkill, NY
A 22-year-old female asked:
What do hiccups mean?
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Dr. Bac Nguyen answered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Many causes: Common triggers for short-term hiccups:
eating too much, alcohol and carbonated beverages, sudden temperature changes, excitement or emotional stress.
Hiccups lasting more than 48 hours are concerning--many many causes. This needs consultation with your doc.
If you like details..Follow this link
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/hiccups/ds00975/dsection=causes
good luck to you...
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What causes a hiccup?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Hiccup: The most common triggers for short-term hiccups include:
eating too much
drinking carbonated beverages
drinking too much alcohol
sudden temperature changes
excitement or emotional stress.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Why do people hiccup?
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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered
Pulmonary Critical Care 31 years experience
Spasm: A hiccup is a sudden involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. They can happen if the phrenic nerve (the one that innervates the diaphragm) is irritated, but most often we have no idea why hiccups occur.
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