Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH Short-term, everyday hiccups are typically not a cause for concern and rarely lead to complications. However, they can still be bothersome. Fortunately, ...

They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?

There are lots of myths about hiccups - from peculiar causes to stories about people who’ve had them for several years. But are there any truths to the myths? And what are hiccups a sign of?