Though most people are unaware of this, a hiccup results from a spasm of the diaphragm. Associated with this spasm is a sudden intake of breath and a closing of the glottis (the space between the vocal cords at the upper part of the larynx). While ordinary hiccups, caused by such things as stress and overeating, have few if any consequences, troublesome, prolonged, and uncontrollable hiccups can lead to more serious problems.

Hic!" You've just hiccuped for what seems like the tenth time since you finished your big dinner. Wonder where these...

The Hic-Cup ends the present bout of Hiccups. It cannot keep you from getting hiccups in the future. We have found that although it has been effective against very stubborn hiccups, hiccups can always return. In the case of recurrent hiccups, use the Hic-Cup as needed to end your hiccups.

Peanuts can cause an allergic reaction that is among the most severe to any food -- ranging from hives and itching to anaphylactic shock. Anaphylaxis, the most serious type of allergic reaction. Symptoms, Triggers, Prevention and Treatment Hidradenitis Suppurativa is not caused by being overweight or obese. It can occur as early as 10 years of age and as late as 55 or more years of age. It most commonly shows up at..