Hiccups, though it doesn’t take long but most of the time it is uncomfortable and embarrassing experience. If hiccups persist it could be a sign of a serious disease that one shouldn’t take it for granted. Hiccups and its Causes Hiccups are the effect of the diaphragm muscle which contracts involuntarily. When the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between the vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. If the nerves get irritated, which extends from the neck to the chest then, hiccups start. In simple cases, hiccups appear if a person eats and drinks too quickly or too much. In this scenario, the stomach will expand and start to irritate, which causes the diaphragm to contract same thing when a person breathes. On the other hand, an intense feeling can help stop hiccups like a sudden shock. However, if this problem is persistent, be alarmed for it could be a sign of a serious health conditions such as problem in the brain, spinal c...
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