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Etiology of hiccups.
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Hiccups are often associated with specific medications and conditions (Figure 1).
Treatment of hiccups.
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In addition to physical maneuvers, pharmacologic treatment, presented in order of escalatory therapy, is indicated if the hiccups persist for more than 48 hours (Figure 2).