Hiccups are automatic constrictions of the stomach — the muscle that isolates your chest from your midsection and assumes a significant function in relaxing. Every compression is trailed by an abrupt conclusion of your vocal strings, which delivers the trademark “hic” sound.
There are very few people for whom hiccups last a few minutes and the problem is not severe. However, the case becomes worse when your hiccups last longer than two days. You need to consult a doctor immediately. It is said that when hiccups last for more than two days, they are considered chronic. They can continue to exist if they last over two days and end within one month.
The continuity of hiccups for a long period of time can be uncomfortable yet harmful for human health. If left untreated, prolonged hiccups can disturb your sleep. Your eating habit can also get disturbed. In short, everything gets disturbed. Hiccups should be treated as soon as they occur to avoid getting severe. You should consult a good doctor and follow his advice to get rid of hiccups as soon as possible.