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What Causes Hiccups?
I have been experiencing hiccups for 20 hours, and for as long as I can remember i have had headaches, However they are becoming more frequent. Also the other day i could not feel the left side of my mouth and arm however this has not occurred again since.
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Hi dear.Thanks for writing on HCM.
Hiccups occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm-a sheet of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.I were to suspect a mild stroke since it is associated with loss of sensation.I were to evaluate by doing a neurological examination and do a CT brain if necessary as soon as possible.Hope this answers your query.
Hiccups occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm-a sheet of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.I were to suspect a mild stroke since it is associated with loss of sensation.I were to evaluate by doing a neurological examination and do a CT brain if necessary as soon as possible.Hope this answers your query.
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