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Hiccup

Hiccups, or hiccoughs, are involuntary sounds made by spasms of the diaphragm. They are usually harmless and resolve by themselves after a few minutes. Prolonged hiccups that last for days or weeks may indicate an underlying disorder which needs investigation.

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