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Hiccups
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.
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family medicine 15 years experience
Is a type of:Gastrointestinal disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
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