Hiccups happen when your diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe, suddenly contracts and makes a quick inhale. This causes a ‘hic’ sound. People try all sorts of things to stop them, like holding their breath or drinking water, it might work, but it’s still kind of magical how it happens.
Examples
- A child suddenly starts hiccuping while eating ice cream.
- An adult is talking on the phone when they start hiccuping unexpectedly.
- Someone at a party hiccups so loudly that it stops the conversation.
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See also
- What Causes ‘Hiccups’ and How Can You Stop Them?
- What Causes ‘Brain Freeze’ and How Can We Prevent It?
- Why Do Some People Get ‘Hiccups’ and How Can You Stop Them?
- Why Do We Get ‘Hiccups’?
- Why Do We Get Headaches?
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