Why Do You Get Hiccups?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Pretty much everybody gets the hiccups from time to time. For kids they can be a lot of fun but they are not always something to laugh at. They can be quite uncomfortable for some people, however, and they can sometimes last for a long time. They are involuntary, meaning that we have no control over them and have little choice but to wait until they pass.
If they do last for longer than 48 hours, however, then it is an indicator that there might be an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. There are numerous potential causes of hiccups, and here’s a look at some of the most common.
