Hiccups is the common name (phrenoglottic myoclonus in medical terms) to describe a succession of involuntary and repeated spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm associated with glottal closure and often contraction of the intercostal muscles. This reflex occurs suddenly and uncontrollably. It results in a series of characteristic sound “hics”. Typology and causes of hiccups The hiccups are probably due to stimulations […]