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Hiccups in babies and adults

Article Summary: TL;DR What are hiccups? Hiccups result from a sudden and involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, which is situated between the chest and the abdomen. In most instances, hiccups are a self-resolving phenomenon, fleeting in nature, and bear no clinical implications. However, for some individuals, hiccups can persist, evolving into a chronic issue that poses a significant challenge

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