Don't Dismiss Hiccups So Easily! 🧐 We often see patients in OPD trying home remedies for hiccups. But as clinicians, when should we really worry? Here’s a quick guide to managing and understanding hiccups: Classification Matters: Acute Hiccups: Lasting minutes to hours (often due to gastric distension, quick eating, alcohol). Usually benign. Persistent Hiccups: Lasting >48 hours. Time to pay closer attention! Intractable Hiccups: Lasting >1 month. This is a red flag! OPD Management: Start with