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.

Intractable hiccups can very rarely be symptoms of liver and kidney cancer, studies have found. Cancer Research UK say cancer patients may have persistent hiccups if: ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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. Dr. Keith Roach Sep 10, 2024 4:15 AM.

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 ...