Unexplainable

Why we hiccup

4 snips
Feb 8, 2023
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Spicy Food Hiccups

  • Noam Hassenfeld developed a spicy food hiccup trigger after eating from a halal cart.
  • Now, he avoids very spicy food because of the guaranteed hiccups.
INSIGHT

Variety of Hiccup Triggers

  • Many people experience hiccups, and triggers vary widely.
  • These triggers include dry bread, baby carrots, washing one's left ear, and even telling lies.
INSIGHT

The Mystery of Hiccups

  • The cause of hiccups is largely unknown, making them difficult to treat.
  • Patients often seek solutions, but doctors must investigate underlying causes rather than just proximate triggers.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app