Hiccups are an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that causes your vocal cords to close quickly, creating the all-too-familiar “hic” sound. You’ve likely experienced them. And if you have, ...
DEAR READER: As annoying as hiccups may be, they rarely signal a serious underlying problem. Hiccups are caused by an abnormal reflex of the diaphragm and the rib muscles. The diaphragm is a layer of ...