Chronic hiccups are more serious than standard hiccups and usually require a doctor's attention. Learn more about the causes, treatments, and risk factors.

Persistent and intractable hiccups, known collectively as chronic hiccups, can be quite distressing and may signify a serious underlying cause, so it's important to see your doctor.

Hiccups are uncontrollable and repetitive contractions of the diaphragm. They can occur at any age, even during the time when a foetus is in your womb.

For most of us, hiccups are annoying and don’t last that long. But for some people, they can be persistent, lasting more than two days.

Discover the causes, types, and complications of hiccups. Learn what triggers hiccups and also when persistent hiccups may signal a more serious condition ...

This article discusses the causes of hiccups and how to treat and prevent them. It also looks at chronic hiccups and hiccups in infants and answers some frequently asked questions.

Persistent and intractable hiccups, known collectively as chronic hiccups, can be quite distressing and may signify a serious underlying cause, so it’s important to see your doctor.

For most of us, hiccups are annoying and don’t last that long. But for some people, they can be persistent, lasting more than two days.