ABNORMAL, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm are generally quite rapid and unrelated in rate or time of occurrence to the cardiac cycle. Rarely, however, the left leaf of the diaphragm has been ...

Hiccups, those sudden diaphragm spasms, are usually harmless and brief, often triggered by eating or stress. However, persistent hiccups lasting over ...

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In this week's Moves in Medicine, Temple Health doctors look at an uncommon, but very serious condition call diaphragm paralysis. It can easily be repaired, if it is diagnosed in the first place.

For most of us, hiccups are a minor nuisance. But for a very few, it can be a chronic and debilitating condition. Hiccups, medically termed singultus, are the involuntary contraction of your diaphragm ...

Hiccups, those sudden diaphragm contractions, are usually harmless but can disrupt daily life. Spicy foods, carbonated drinks, and overeating are common triggers. Simple remedies like peanut butter, ...

Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that can be uncomfortable and disruptive, often appearing without warning. While they are usually harmless and short-lived, frequent ...