Hiccup Cure--Self Diaphragm Release

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Try out this simple, science-based way to ease hiccups.

So if the hiccup is a result of a spasming diaphragm, then I would hypothesize that performing a bit of massage or soft tissue work on the diaphragm during the spasming episode should help it to ease.

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**PLEASE NOTE: This is for an acute, rapid response use. There are other causes of persistent hiccups that should be explored if this technique does not work or your hiccups last for more than 48 hours. There are some case studies of pulmonary embolism or heart attack associated with persistent hiccups. Please do contact your physician if you have other symptoms or have risk factors for heart/lung disease.
"Persistent Hiccups as a Rare Presenting Symptom of Pulmonary Embolism"
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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