Why do people hiccough a lot when drunk?

onlytrivial

A hiccup is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. Drinking may irritate the diaphragm which leads to hiccups. http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic254.htm Apr 13 05, 8:09 AM

achernar

Thank you. n.b. Your link doesn't seem to be working. Apr 13 05, 9:36 AM

onlytrivial

Here is a similar link to the one above (I don't know why it doesn't work). It is not as detailed though. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14049-2.asp Apr 13 05, 7:28 PM

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