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The past few week myself, my 4yr old daughter and 9 month old son have been getting the hiccups a whole lot more than usual. causes?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Epidemic?: air swallowing is the most common cause of hiccups and can be caused by rapid ingestion of food.it also can be seen with gastritis, stomach inflammation, after a virus. sometimes ingestion of gas causing foods can lead to episodes of hiccups

Dr Goldenberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2015

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