Hiccups are spontaneous, involuntary contractions, called myoclonus jerks, affecting the thin muscle separating the abdominal ...

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Draw your knees as tightly to your belly as possible, tensing your abdominal muscles while holding your breath. Hold for as long as you can. Relax and repeat as needed. Most cases of hiccups last for ...

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This may happen because swallowing air while eating or drinking leads to bloating, which triggers hiccups. In addition, overeating expands the stomach, prompting a surrounding organ, like the ...

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