Hiccups can be annoying. But should you be worried if your hiccups last longer than usual? Let’s look at what normally causes hiccups, how to stop them, and what are hiccups a sign of. What are hiccups? Hiccups are your diaphragm’s involuntary contractions. Your diaphragm is a muscle with a vital role in breathing. It separates your […]

The build-up of excessive amounts of gas in the gastrointestinal tract may lead to abdominal bloating, which is defined as a subjective feeling of upper abdominal fullness or discomfort, associated with gas. But what causes gas and bloating in the stomach? The actual physical finding of a “bloated abdomen” is termed abdominal distention. The feeling […]