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What does it mean when you have a single random hiccup throught the day?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Mystery: Hiccups are usually from irritation to your diaphragm. Keep a record of your symptom and see if there is something you can relate it to. Then follow up with your doctor for a review. All the best.

Answered 7/23/2015

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A member asked:

What does it mean when you have a single random hiccup throught the day?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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