Their stomach stops working and becomes extended and bloated;The cancer is pressing on their diaphragm;Their kidneys are not working normally and their blood chemistry changes;Hepatitis or liver abscess, uraemia, and kidney failure can also cause persistent hiccupping.Not all cases are linked to health conditions - sometimes certain medications can result in persistent hiccupping.
They include chemotherapy drugs, corticosteroids, opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antibiotics and anaesthesia.Despite a long list of health issues responsible for triggering continuous hiccups - there are plenty of innocent and harmless reasons too.Consuming too much alcohol, fizzy drinks, or spicy food can also be the culprit.Read More on The Sun
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