Question

Why do we have hiccups?

Answer 1

Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between the vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Irritation of the nerves that extend from the neck to the chest can cause hiccups .

Answer 2

most of us have experienced hiccups,an uncomfortable sometimes embarrassing. but usually shot- lived experience, but sometimes hiccup persist for a long period of time and can be a singn of serious underying disease