How and why are hiccups caused?

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Hiccups in Indian tradition are generally related to some kind of belief or may be a superstition. As per in medical terms hiccup can be just or hiccup or what a hiccup!!!

Many of you might have or might not have studied or read about it earlier. Hiccup is simply caused by continuous contractions of diaphragm which separates the chest from abdomen. The contractions cause small closure of the vocal cords which leads to the sound "hic". 
The contraction may get relieved after some time or may continue for a longer period of time. If a hiccup continue for more than 48 hours then you need to consult a doctor! 
Hiccup which lasts for less then 48 hours may be caused due to:-

• Drinking lot of carbonated drinks. 
• Eating a lot. 
• Drinking lot of water. 
• Talking while eating. 
• Drinking alcohol. 

And the hiccup which lasts for more then 48 hours is caused due to health conditions such as:-

Gastroesophageal reflux
Tumor formation 
Kidney disease
Diabetes 

Hiccups which lasts for less then 48 hours are generally treated by:-

• Drinking water faster
• Holding breath for longer than usual
• Getting frightened 

When hiccups lasts for more than 48 hours the diagnosis done to identify the cause are:-

• Observation of throat 
• Touching the thorax region to identify lumps
• Endoscopy 
• CT scan 
• Chest X-Ray 

Do you know? Even a fetus  inside a womb can get a hiccup! 

That's it with the hiccups. Many people struggle with hiccups to go off! And some people have their secret recipes to get rid of it....and if you are one of them then please do share your hiccup secret stuff in the comments!! 
As always waiting for your comments....  

Till then......tataa..!!