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.

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 on ...

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 list of potential causes of intractable hiccups is long and contains some very serious illnesses, so it’s not something to take lightly. Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 64-year-old man. I got a ...

Your Good Health: Intractable hiccups might be due to acid reflux The list of potential causes of intractable hiccups is long and contains some very serious illnesses, so it’s not something to ...

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 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. However, the fact that yours started when taking ...

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 ...

Hiccups rarely go on for so long.Dear Dr. Roach: I am a male who is 74 years old and in good health. I have a bunch of cysts in my kidneys that don't seem to be doing any harm and probably aren't ...