2023年5月22日 · For most people, hiccups usually last a few minutes and are not a medical concern. However, if your hiccups last longer than 2 days, they’re considered chronic. They’re also referred to as...

2023年3月2日 · Eating a large meal, drinking alcoholic or carbonated beverages, or getting excited suddenly may cause hiccups. In some cases, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical issue. For most people, hiccups usually last only a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups may continue for months.

Causes of persistent and intractable hiccups. Various medical conditions can cause persistent hiccups, including: Gastrointestinal diseases, like GERD or gastritis. Conditions affecting your central nervous system, like stroke, Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis. Lung conditions, like pneumonia, pulmonary embolism or pleurisy.

2017年12月4日 · Chronic hiccups are a rare medical occurrence that can interrupt daily life and cause health problems. Sleeping and eating adjustments may help. The cause is not always apparent, but chronic...

4 天之前 · Most cases of hiccups are short-lived, though they do have the potential to be chronic (or long-lasting). Acute or mild hiccups usually go away within a few minutes. This type of hiccup lasts no more than 48 hours. Chronic (or intractable) hiccups last more than 48 hours and may persist if not treated or managed.

Hiccups are an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm followed by the rapid closure of the vocal cords, producing the characteristic "hic" sound. While most hiccups are brief and self-limiting, chronic hiccups persist for more than 48 hours and can indicate underlying health issues.

2019年2月26日 · Episodes that do not pass within two days and last for up to one month are referred to as “persistent” and in the rare case of them lasting for even longer than one month, they are referred to as...

2021年11月22日 · The majority of persistent hiccups are caused by injury or irritation to either the vagus or phrenic nerve. The vagus and phrenic nerves control the movement of your diaphragm.

2023年3月2日 · Most cases of hiccups go away on their own without medical treatment. If an underlying medical condition is causing your hiccups, treating that condition may stop the hiccups. If your hiccups last longer than two days, medicines or certain procedures may be needed.

2022年4月18日 · Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm (the muscle under the lungs). Hiccups are usually short-lived, but they can be chronic (long-lasting) in rare cases. Men are more likely to get hiccups than women, but nearly everyone will experience hiccups in their lifetime.