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A hiccup is an unintentional movement (spasm) of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. The spasm is followed by quick closing of the vocal cords, which produces a distinctive sound. Hiccups often start for no apparent reason and usually disappear after a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups can last for days, weeks, or months. Hiccups are common and normal in newborns and infants.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Mouth

Is Symptom of

Esophageal achalasia
Condition
Inflammation of the spinal cord
Condition
Peptic ulcer
Condition
Pneumonia
Condition
Achalasia
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Carboprost
Carisoprodol and aspirin
Zarontin
Felbamate
Flumazenil
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hiccups
Chlorpromazine
3.3
4 reviews
Baclofen
2.9
8 reviews
Metoclopramide
2.7
7 reviews
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I have been hiccuping non stop everyday for the past 2 years. Its getting more frequent and even painful at times. I did an endoscopy and they said nothing was wrong. Its annoying to me and anyone around me I just need answers.

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