Why Do You Get Hiccups?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Excitement
Every now and then, something comes around that gets us really excited. It might be that the day you get to go to a big gig is approaching, or maybe you have just heard some good news. There are countless possible reasons and it will send certain hormones circulating around the body.
It is not known exactly why we hiccup when we are excited, but it could be that excitement is somehow causing irritation to the diaphragm. Being excited can also cause us to swallow more air than we usually would and this might also be a trigger for the hiccups.
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