Certain medications may also cause cause hiccup episodes, says Adamian. These include benzodiazepines, corticosteroids and chemotherapy drugs. Persistent hiccups may be a sign of a more serious ...

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Cold water may calm the nerves that are stimulating hiccups. “Helping to relax the muscles and keep the dog calm seems to be effective at reducing the hiccup episodes,” says Dr. Finn.