Causes of Hiccups

Triggers list for Hiccups: The list of triggers mentioned in source as possible causal factors for Hiccups includes:

Laughing
Smoking
Alcohol
Hot drinks
Hot foods
Spicy food
Fumes

Underlying condition causes of Hiccups: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Hiccups) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Hiccups includes:

Normal hiccups - people get occasional bouts hiccups now and then.
Diaphragm conditions
- Diaphragm tumor
- Diaphragm irritation
- Diaphragm nerve irritation
- Diaphragm abscess
Physical conditions irritating the diaphragm muscle or the diaphragm muscle nerves:
- Pregnancy
- Pneumonia
- Pleurisy
- Kidney failure
- Stomach disorders
- Intestine disorders
- Pancreas disorders
- Liver disease
- Hepatitis
- Chest abscess
- Esophagus abscess
- Chest tumor
- Esophagus tumor
- Heart attack
- Certain intestinal inflamations
Psychological disorders
Post-surgery hiccups
- Chest surgery
- Abdominal surgery
- Back surgery
- Heart surgery
- Lung surgery
- Reaction to surgical anesthetic
Damage to a particular area of the brain:
- Stroke
- Brain damage

Hiccups as a symptom: Conditions listing Hiccups as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Hiccups. The list of conditions listing Hiccups as a symptom in our database includes:

Related information for causes of Hiccups: Further relevant information on causes of Hiccups may be found in the risk factors for Hiccups and underlying causes of Hiccups.
Last revision: Nov 12, 2003

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