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Yes, Swallowing air is a common cause of hiccups and often associated with eating fast. The first thing to try is to chew your food more thoroughly before swallowing and allow more time between swallows. There have been reports of dozens of different causes of hiccups from inflammation of the esophagus to various tumors to a variety of neurological diseases but life-long hiccups, while a major nuisance, are almost always a benign condition. A number of drugs have been reported to help, most recently Baclofen�, a skeletal muscle relaxant drug. Surgery involving phrenic and vagus nerve has been reported to be effective as has acupuncture and near infra-red variations of acupuncture. You should be cautious in considering any therapy that involves nerve irritation or damage of the phrenic or vagus nerves.
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Can hiccups become dangerous?
Sporadic hiccups are usually harmless. But persistant hiccups may be the sign of something more serious. If you hiccup for a few minutes at a time you'll probably be fine, but if you have hiccups for a large amount of time, see a doctor.
Is chronic bronchitis serious in dogs?
Chronic bronchitis can be serious in any animal including humans.
Can hiccup cause a health problem?
intractable hiccups, which are hiccups that last months, can cause health problems and may be a sign of serious health problems.
Where can one find information on what causes hiccups?
One can find information on what causes hiccups on several websites. The best information can be found on Kidshealth. Yahoo and for chronic hiccup cases use (GARD) Generic and Rare Diseases.
What is the synonym for serious?
*Malignant* - severe , critical and chronic.
Is it normal to have really bad hiccups after a C-section?
No, this is a big problem, it usually means they have slightly torn your histolic membrane which can lead to hiccups and pulmonary infection. You should get to a hospital as soon as possible as this is quite serious.
What happens to you when you get hiccups?
there is a sudden shortness of breath which results in heart area to beat faster. that's why its better to hold your breath and wait for 30 seconds because you may not believe it or not but hiccups may end up in serious condition
Is this a serious matter and is that the cause of my chronic stomach pain?
It may be a serious problem. You really need to see a doctor and talk with her about it.
What does it mean when you hiccup and your heart begins to hurt?
Chest pain with hiccups can indicate a number of problems. Most likely, acid reflux. It's important to get this checked out because it can indicate lung problems. If it only happens once or a few times, don't panic. Pain rarely indicates anything serious unless it becomes chronic.
Is there a serious problem if my dog has had hiccups on and off for the past 3 days?
Nope, not serious, unless he gets them for very long periods of time. Generally, if you think there is a problem it never hurts to go to the vet.
What is the name for a group of serious and chronic disorders affecting the metabolism of carbohydrates?
Diabetes Mellitus
How did dr merideth gray cause her step mother susan to die on grays antonomy?
She didn't cause her to die, Susan had chronic hiccups and had to undergo surgery, she died as a result of a complication
