Hiccups: Causes, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness

Hiccups are caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and plays a key role in breathing. Each contraction is followed by the sudden closure of the vocal cords, producing the familiar “hic” sound. Hiccups are very common and, in most cases, harmless and short-lived. They usually […]

Hiccups: Causes, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness Read More »