Newborn hiccups while sleeping

Short-term, everyday hiccups are typically not a cause for concern and rarely lead to complications. However, they can still be bothersome. Fortunately, several home remedies, medications, massage techniques, and prevention methods can bring relief.

Why Do We Get Hiccups?

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Hiccups result from automatic movements of the diaphragm, a breathing muscle at the base of the lungs. When this muscle is irritated or triggered, your vocal cords close quickly, and you involuntarily suck in air, leading to the "hic" sound that hiccups are known for.

Experts aren’t sure exactly why this occurs, but some common triggers are outlined below.

Medications That Can Cause Hiccups

Certain types of medications also have the potential to trigger persistent hiccups.

Common examples of these include:

• Blood pressure medications, like Aldomet (methyldopa)
  
• Valium (diazepam), a benzodiazepine
• Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid
• Short-acting barbiturates, used to treat seizures, anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms
• General anesthesia, whi
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