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Can hiccups cause a seizure in a epileptic?
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Possible: Hiccups themselves are myoclonic seizures ot the diaphragm. Hiccups can cause epileptic seizures.
Answered 4/30/2013
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Could happen: Hiccups have been listed as an unusual aura to commence a seizure, and repetitive hiccoughs could in fact lead to respiratory and swallowing issues which could also provoke a seizure.
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