Medical condition

Hiccups

Hiccups are common and usually stop within minutes, but persistent or frequently recurring hiccups may need review.

Medical taxonomy

Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified

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They may follow eating, drinking, or sudden changes, and often have no clear cause.

Seek medical review if hiccups last more than 48 hours or recur severely enough to affect eating or sleep.

Persistence beyond 48 hours or new neurological/respiratory symptoms needs assessment.

Track duration and triggers; see a clinician if they last over 48 hours or keep returning.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-21

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