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Can paralyzed people get the hiccups?

Asked by RedDeerGuy1 (24525points) December 21st, 2022
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Like Stephen Hawking?
Or anyone in a coma?

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ragingloli's avatar

Since hiccups are spasms of the diaphragm, which is an essential muscle for breathing, I would say yes.

zenvelo's avatar

It depends on the cause of the paralysis. And hiccoughs are a type of dysphagia, which is common in people with various ailments, including paralysis.

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