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What you need to know about hiccups, as a sign of Covid-19!

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6 Prill 2021

What you need to know about hiccups, as a sign of Covid-19!

Research confirms that hiccups may be a sign of Covid-19, but a very rare sign. Studies began in the early days of the pandemic, when a 64-year-old man had hiccups as his only symptom and was infected with Covid. Another 62-year-old patient also recently reported having hiccups as a symptom of the new coronavirus. The elderly man had experienced hiccups for a period of 4 days. Of course, these are two individual cases, but they are not the only ones, although on the other hand, as we mentioned, they are not cases that happen often either. 

It should be noted that more research is still needed to determine a link between chronic hives and coronavirus, or even newer variants.

As we all know, hiccups are quite common and occur when the diaphragm inadvertently contracts / shrinks. The diaphragm is the muscle located directly below the lungs and carries part of the chest from the abdomen. 

Lemza can be caused by everything from eating to the air, stress and much more. Although it can be annoying, it is rarely a sign of something dangerous. In general, hiccups last only a few minutes - although in some cases, they can last for hours. 

According to the U.S. National Health Service, thrush lasting more than 48 hours is considered a concern and should be addressed to a physician.

 

Source: Healthline