Does hiccuping cause fatal damage?
In extreme cases, however, hiccups can actually be fatal. A bout of hiccups lasting for days is rare, but can wear down the sufferer preventing him from getting adequate rest or eating properly.
Answered by Johanna K. -
About Hiccups
Hiccups are often funny to those who don't have them, but when the persist they can be difficult to endure. Hiccups are generally not a medical emergency, their cause is mysterious, and there are a million 'cures' out there. But most of the time they go away on their own.
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