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What Causes Recurring Hiccups On A Regular Basis?

I have a lot of problems but I have been getting the hiccups on a regular basics the last two or three month & they around 15-20 min s at a time been getting them 2 times a day no matter what I do can t get them to stop I m wondering what can be causing them & what I can do to get them to stop
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Hi.

Most hiccups are totally harmless, but some of the hiccups occuring regularly can have the following causes:

+Emotional stress
+Overeating
+Carbonated drinks
+Excitement
+Swallowing excessive air while eating candy or chewing gum
+Temperature changes
+Excesssive alcohol comsumption

Please relate to the cause in your case and avoid it.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Recurring Hiccups On A Regular Basis?

Hi. Most hiccups are totally harmless, but some of the hiccups occuring regularly can have the following causes: +Emotional stress +Overeating +Carbonated drinks +Excitement +Swallowing excessive air while eating candy or chewing gum +Temperature changes +Excesssive alcohol comsumption Please relate to the cause in your case and avoid it. Best wishes.