Why Do You Get Hiccups?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Acid Reflux
After we swallow our food, it passes down the esophagus into the stomach. There, it will be slowly broken down by juices that are released into the stomach. These juices are acidic in nature, but the lining of the stomach helps prevent it from the corrosive effect of the acid.
The acidic juices in the stomach are kept in the stomach by a muscle known as the esophageal sphincter. In some people, this muscle can weaken and this can cause the stomachs juices to escape out of the stomach. This results in acid reflux that causes a burning sensation in the esophagus, and it can also cause hiccups.
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