Intractable hiccups are very uncommon -- happening in about 1 in 100,000 people. You should see your doctor if you have hiccups that go on for longer than 48 hours.

Chronic hiccups are known as intractable hiccups or intractable singultus and can last weeks, months, or even years. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Chronic hiccups are known as intractable hiccups or intractable singultus and can last weeks, months, or even years. He says that some people are also more prone to experience hiccups than others.

Chronic hiccups are known as intractable hiccups or intractable singultus and can last weeks, months, or even years. He says that some people are also more prone to experience hiccups than others.

The list of potential causes of intractable hiccups is long and contains some very serious illnesses, so it’s not something to take lightly. However, the fact that yours started when taking prednisone ...

The list of potential causes of intractable hiccups is long and contains some very serious illnesses, so it’s not something to take lightly. Dr. Keith Roach Sep 10, 2024 4:15 AM.

Q: I am a healthy 64-year-old man. I got a terrible rash from poison ivy and needed to be put on prednisone. After a few days, I started having terrible hiccups. They’ve been going on for two ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 64-year-old man. I got a terrible rash from poison ivy and needed to be put on prednisone. After a few days, I started having terrible hiccups. They’ve been going ...

The list of potential causes of intractable hiccups is long and contains some very serious illnesses, so it's not something to take lightly. However, the fact that yours started when taking ...

The longest recorded case? An Iowa farmer had hiccups continually for 69 years and nine months, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. In most cases, persistent hiccups (two days or more) ...