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My 5yo gets hiccups all the time, sometimes 4 times a day. i remember her in the womb having them a lot. what could this mean? thanks

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: It may be benign but sometimes this is associated with irritation of the thoracic diaphragm .

Answered 11/20/2017

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