Hiccups can be a sign you're having a stroke
Every now and then we all suffer from hiccups.
They can be annoying and even embarrassing, but harmless right?
Well, yes and no.
See also: How to prevent a stroke
See also: Symptoms of a mini-stroke
While hiccups are very common and not normally a sign of anything serious, they can occasionally also be a sign you are having a stroke.
When a stroke affects the brain's breathing centre, it can trigger a sudden, protracted case of hiccups, more commonly in women.
This video explains.