My boyfriend is a binge drinker and is currently drinking, mostly beer. During this binge, he keeps getting hiccups (and has in the past during a binge), and his heart rate is increased. I know the alcohol consumption can cause increased blood pressure, but is the increased blood pressure causing the hiccups? I know the carbonation from the beer can cause them, but he does not get them every time he binges. He is 5'9", 190 lbs and is a smoker.