Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle, which force air to be sucked into the lungs, according to the ...

This one generates more pressure than a typical straw when you sip from it, which causes the diaphragm to lower. At the same ...

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It's possible hiccups are a rare symptom of COVID-19, but there hasn't been enough research to say for sure, according to medical experts. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Those hiccups are pretty annoying, maybe a little embarrassing, but hey, we’re not judging. They’re also usually harmless. Usually. Hiccups may also be a sign you’re having a stroke.

Hiccups which last more than two days can be a sign of two silent killers Credit: Getty And there's often no obvious reason why you get hiccups. But some people find certain things trigger their ...