Have you ever had an embarrassing bout of hiccups at a specific time in your life? We’ve all experienced the struggle with trying to keep your hiccups as quiet as possible, and at the same time hoping that it would end soon.

Believe it or not, the longest bout of hiccups actually lasted 68 years. This happened to Charles Osborne in 1922 when he was lifting a hog for slaughter and persisted until 1990.¹

The length of hiccups actually varies depending on different factors. The average amount of hiccups a person has is around 65 times.

What Are Hiccups?

Hiccups are actually caused by the involuntary spasms of the diaphragm. The diaphragm tightens and helps in the removal of excess air in the stomach. There is no clear explanation on why these occur. But there have been various theories, with some even going as far back…