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I have hiccups at least 5 times a day. what could this be from?
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See your doctor: Occasional hiccups are normal for everyone but daily might be a sign of something more serious. This occurs if something irritates the diaphragm a muscle which controls your breathing.
Answered 6/14/2017
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