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writes:Though this one is not related with relationship etc, but this is a situation i am currently going through. Problem I am facing right now is that, I get too much of hiccups, sometimes continuously for many hours and after every 5 minutes or so couple of hiccups are must. It is especially more recurrent during the daytime while I’m working at office. My coworkers sitting next to me initially used to make fun of me in the lighter mood, as the voice of hiccups goes louder, but now they are really getting annoyed and few of them have started assuming that I’ve any disease. I’m currently 25 and have no any major health or weight issues. I thought it might be caused due to dehydration, so I do take a lot of water but all in vain. I wanna know is this any indication/symptom of something serious that I should be worried about. Moreover, what are the major reasons of hiccups and remedies to get rid of it. Thank you in advance.
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reader, Martine  +, writes (10 July 2013):
 A teaspoon of brown viniger. It works everytime. X
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (30 April 2013):
 You doctor checked you out? Go see him if you haven't.
This is from the webmd site on hiccups:---------
Hiccups that last longer than 48 hours are called persistent hiccups. Hiccups that last longer than a month are called intractable hiccups. While very rare, intractable hiccups can cause exhaustion, lack of sleep, and weight loss. Both persistent and intractable hiccups may be a sign of a more serious health problem and must be checked by a doctor.
There are many known causes of persistent or intractable hiccups, including:
Central nervous system problems, such as cancer, infections, stroke, or injury.
Problems with the chemical processes that take place in the body (metabolic problems), such as decreased kidney function or hyperventilation.
Irritation of the nerves in the head, neck, and chest (vagus or phrenic nerve).
Anesthesia or surgery.
Mental health problems.
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http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/hiccups-topic-overview
more from the website:
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The treatment for persistent or intractable hiccups depends on the underlying cause of the hiccups and may range from medicine to acupuncture or hypnosis. Sometimes several treatments may be tried before persistent or intractable hiccups are controlled. If you have hiccups that last a few days or longer, your doctor may conduct tests to rule out a more serious problem.
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So you see, it's best to see your doctor.
Good luck.
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