Chronic hiccups and how to stop them
Last reviewed Mon 4 December 2017
By Claire Sissons
Reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, MD
Hiccups lasting longer than 48 hours are defined as chronic hiccups.
Chronic hiccups are a rare medical occurrence that can interrupt daily life and cause health problems. Sleeping and eating adjustments are often needed to cope with the condition.
The cause is not always apparent, but chronic hiccups are often related to an underlying medical issue.
In this article, we look at what could cause chronic hiccups, along with steps that can be taken to treat them.
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