Hiccups can be caused by stress, swallowing food without chewing, drinking acidic drinks or even drinking alcohol.
Everyone hiccups, and as harmless as these short hiccups may seem during the day, which can be caused by stress, swallowing food without chewing, drinking fizzy drinks or even drinking alcohol, they could be a sign seriously from cancer.
A study published in American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine confirms that 40% of cancer patients experience hiccups. 1 in 10 patients may experience hiccups for as little as 48 hours, another study found.
The Atlantic reported that patients with cancer in the chest, neck, or head area may experience hiccups. At the same time, the treatment prescribed to cancer patients, including chemotherapy or steroids can cause them.
A study published in 2022 shows that hiccups affect quality of life in 1 in 20 cancer patients. Among those who experience hiccups, 1 in 3 patients say they are unable to relax or even enjoy a meal.
Another study involving 320 cancer patients, 1 in 10 hiccups went to the hospital for help. About 40% of the participants who sought the help of specialists mentioned that their condition worsened and they faced not only nausea and vomiting caused by hiccups.
