How To Get Rid Of Hiccups Fast

Nerve Irritations

Another cause of hiccups happening beyond 48 hours is when there is nerve irritation, particularly affecting the phrenic nerve or the vagus nerves which supply the diaphragm. The following are examples of conditions that can result in nerve irritation:

Tumors
Neck masses, such as thyroid
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease
Laryngitis which means inflammation of the larynx
Sore throat
Cystic swelling around the neck.

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