• tightening sensation in the chest
• tightening sensation in the abdomen
• tightening sensation in the throat

• drinking carbonated beverages
• drinking too much alcohol
• eating too much
• excitement or emotional stress
• sudden temperature changes
• swallowing air with chewing gum

• mental or emotional issues
• use of general anesthesia during surgery
• abdominal organs surgery

• avoid carbonated beverages and gas-producing foods
• eat smaller meals

Number of Cases

• Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Common Gender

• Physical exam: To check balance and coordination, muscle strength and tone reflexes
• Blood Test: To check for signs of diabetes, infection and kidney disease
• Endoscopic tests: To check for problems in the windpipe

• Otorhinolaryngologist

Yes, Hiccups causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hiccups is left untreated:

• interfere with eating
• interfere with sleeping
• interfere with speech
• interfere with wound healing after surgery

• Surgical procedures: This surgery implants a battery-operated device to deliver mild electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve

• avoid carbonated beverages and gas-producing foods
• eat smaller meals

• Acupuncture: Suppress the involuntary contraction

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Hiccups to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:

• Hiccups

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.