Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle, which force air to be sucked into the lungs, according to the ...

Why do we get hiccups? Know the causes, triggers, and when to see a doctor. Expert insights from Dr. Surakshith T.K, Fortis ...

While hiccups are usually harmless and don't last long in most people, some individuals can experience them chronically.

Ultimately, anything that causes nerve irritation and diaphragm contraction could cause hiccups. Remember that there is no way to prevent or anticipate hiccups coming, explains Laura Purdy, MD, a ...

Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest. They start suddenly and tend to last only a few minutes, though there have been ...

Hiccups occur when your diaphragm—the muscle that helps your lungs breathe—suddenly contracts. How to get rid of hiccups [VerywellHealth] Have you ever sat there, minding your own business ...

More hiccup yoga: Darlene Domanik said to sit, draw a mighty breath, bend sharply to where your chest approaches your thighs, and hold your breath for at least a minute.

The contractions of the diaphragm muscle from a hiccup corresponded with a pronounced response in the brain's cortex in the form of three brainwaves, the researchers noted.