We've had to deal with hiccups at one point in our lives, but getting rid of them is another matter, if only there were a way ...

Baby hiccups are normal, harmless, and should resolve within 15 minutes to an hour.

Hiccups occur when your diaphragm contracts in a spastic, involuntary manner. You can get rid of hiccups by stopping the spasms.

While hiccups are typically short-lived, they can also be painful, loud and disruptive—especially if they last hours (or more!). But what causes hiccups, and how can you get rid of them? Here, doctors ...

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