Goomba wrote:
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> blake murphy wrote:
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> > cecil's article says it has something to do with stimulation of the vagus
> > or phrenic nerves.
>
> phrenic. The phrenic nerve is the major nerve that innervates your
> diaphragm and allows you to move the diaphragm allowing you to breath.
> When the diaphragm is irritated (for many reasons) that can cause hiccups.

It can also be caused by radiation treatment
for brain cancer.