Why Do You Get Hiccups?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. A Shock
Like other animals, we have evolved to react quickly to things that happen around us. It is a necessary survival instinct that might literally have saved our lives when in the wild. A rush of adrenaline and other hormones are sent surging around the body to help make sure that we are alert to the problem.
Even a loud noise such as a door slamming can be enough to give us a shock. For some people, having a bit of a shock can be enough to trigger a fit of the hiccups. It can also be brought on at times when somebody is under stress.
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