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Most cases of hiccups are the result of eating or drinking to quickly. Sometimes eating spicy foods, drinking alcohol, or hot liquids may cause hiccups to start. Serious medical conditions---including Tourette syndrome, tumors, strokes, pneumonia and pleurisy.

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Hiccup occurs because of an uncontrollable movement of?

the diaphragm


Why do people hikup?

A hiccup occurs when the diaphragm is thrown into spasms.


What happens when you swallow and hiccup at the same time?

When you swallow and hiccup at the same time, the normal swallowing motion can be interrupted by the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that occurs during a hiccup. This can cause an uncomfortable sensation in the throat or chest. It is a rare occurrence and typically resolves on its own.


Which part of your body is responsible for the sound of a hiccup?

The sound of a hiccup is caused by the sudden closure of the vocal cords in the larynx (voice box). This closure occurs as a reflex response to the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle.


What is the climax of How to Train Your Dragon?

The climax of "How to Train Your Dragon" occurs when Hiccup confronts the dragon, Toothless, and reveals the truth about the dragons to his village during a fierce battle against the monstrous Red Death. Hiccup’s relationship with Toothless deepens as he realizes that dragons are not the enemies they were taught to believe. This pivotal moment leads to Hiccup's decision to unite the Vikings and dragons, ultimately changing the course of their coexistence. It marks a turning point in Hiccup's growth as a leader and his bond with Toothless.


How do you spell hiccup?

you have spelled "hiccup" correctly :) Hope this helped


When did Mr. Hiccup end?

Mr. Hiccup ended in 1984.


When was Mr. Hiccup created?

Mr. Hiccup was created in 1983.


What part of speech is hiccup?

Hiccup is a noun. Hiccups is a plural noun


What is the duration of Mr. Hiccup?

The duration of Mr. Hiccup is 240.0 seconds.


What does a hiccup sound like?

It pretty much sounds like a human hiccup.


What is the origin of the word hiccough?

It's a portmanteau of hiccup and cough. Hiccup, cough, hiccough.