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What is the hiccup and why do we sob



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The hiccup is an involuntary reflex that causes rapid and sudden inspirations and usually happens after eating very or very fast, since the dilation of the stomach irritates the diaphragm, which is on top of it, causing it to contract repeatedly. Since the diaphragm is one of the main muscles used in breathing, whenever it contracts, the person makes an involuntary and sudden inspiration, causing the sobs