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Reason for hiccups continuously

Where Hiccups is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Hiccups is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

Hiccups that continue may be triggered by stomach irritation, reflux, medicines, or another problem that needs medical assessment.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Record
Triggers, start time, medicines, sleep, and ability to eat or drink
Arrange review
Persistent, recurrent, or disruptive hiccups

How to understand the symptom

A hiccup is an involuntary spasm of the muscle used for breathing, followed by a brief closure of the voice box. Short episodes may follow fast eating, fizzy drinks, alcohol, emotional stress, or a sudden change in temperature. When hiccups continue, irritation of the food pipe or stomach can be involved, including Acid Reflux or Gastritis. Medicines, chest problems, nerve irritation, or changes in body chemistry are less common possibilities. The symptom does not identify one cause by itself; duration and accompanying symptoms guide the next step.

Practical steps

Slow down meals, take small sips of water, and avoid fizzy drinks, alcohol, very large meals, and foods that clearly trigger symptoms. Note the start time, sleep disruption, meal pattern, new medicines, and any pain, nausea, cough, or swallowing difficulty. Never stop prescribed treatment without advice. Arrange a medical appointment if hiccups persist, recur often, or interfere with eating, drinking, speaking, or sleeping. The clinician may examine you and decide whether medicine review or further tests are appropriate.

When to seek urgent care

Get urgent help for chest pain, serious breathing difficulty, fainting, new confusion, one-sided weakness, trouble speaking, severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, or inability to keep fluids down. Hiccups with a new swallowing problem or marked weakness should also be assessed promptly.

Questions for your doctor

Could reflux, stomach irritation, or a medicine be contributing? Which symptoms would change the urgency? Would checking hydration, blood tests, or the chest and nervous system be useful?

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

What commonly triggers a bout of hiccups?

Fast eating, fizzy drinks, alcohol, emotional stress, and sudden temperature changes can trigger brief episodes.

When are hiccups more concerning?

They deserve prompt attention when they disrupt fluids, meals, sleep, or breathing, or occur with chest, neurological, or severe abdominal symptoms.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.