PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There's nothing like having a nice meal and all of a sudden - hiccups hit. Persistent and relentless what did you do to cause them, can they be harmful, and how do you stop them?

Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are involuntary diaphragm contractions often triggered by eating or drinking.

Everyone gets the hiccups. The unmistakable, sudden muscle movements and distinct "hic" sound are an all too common occurrence, especially while eating or drinking. While hiccups are usually brief and ...

Friends, it is common for a person to get hiccups and we all have experienced it in life, usually hiccups come while eating food, due to eating too much chili food, but if they are coming continuously ...