How come i get hiccups so much ? more than i ever had before ? what causes so much hiccups?

Hiccups: 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. Long-term hiccups can be triggered by: alcoholism, anesthesia, barbiturates, diabetes, electrolyte imbalance, kidney failure, steroids, tranquilizers.