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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.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoLong-term chronic hiccups can conceivably damage the breathing nerves or the muscles in the diaphragm. Another concern is that they can disrupt normal sleep patterns, which are essential to the body's metabolism. However, there are cases of chronic hiccups lasting many years (up to 60 years).
In cases of fatalities, the underlying cause of the hiccups was the cause, not the hiccups themselves.
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∙ 13y agoHiccups are merely spasms in your diaphram; therefore they are not usually dangerous.
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Yes it is bad for your health
Mortimer Welch
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∙ 14y agoYes, it happened to me once.
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∙ 12y agoyes it is
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Can you have the hiccups while chewing gum?
Yes, it can also be pretty dangerous. If you hiccup and accidentally start swallow the gum, the spasms of the hiccups can cause the article of gum to become lodged in your esophagus.
Will hanging upside down get rid of my hiccups?
This sounds dangerous and it is not medically recommended. Do not believe everything you read in the internet or chat rooms, if you have prolonged hiccups, you would do better by seeing a doctor.
What do fetal hiccups feel like?
Fetal hiccups feel like gentle, rhythmic kicking or taps in the same area for a few seconds up to many minutes. The further along a woman gets in her pregnancy the stronger the hiccups become until you can see the belly jump where the hiccups are originating.
Why do girls get hiccups more than boys?
because of different hormonal changes, a girl's diaphragm can be more likely to become unsynchronized than a boy's, thus giving her more of a chance to get the hiccups.
What color are your hiccups?
How am I supposed to know I don't keep track of what color my hiccups!😶😐😑
What is a sentence using the word hiccups?
My hiccups are dehabilitating.
Why do you get hiccups after laughing too much?
When you laugh you breathe in a lot of air and that causes hiccups
How are hiccups started?
Hiccups are started when you swallow too much air.
How many hiccups did Charles Osborne do?
Around 430 million hiccups.
Is it common to get hiccups after eating when pregnant?
It is very common to get hiccups after eating when pregnant.
What is the best method of curing hiccups?
To dont let your mind concentrate on hiccups
Can a bear have hiccups?
Well, a human can get hiccups, so I guess a bear can too.
