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Singulto
Es un movimiento involuntario (espasmo) del diafragma, el músculo que se encuentra en la base de los pulmones. El espasmo es seguido de un cierre rápido de las cuerdas vocales, lo cual produce un sonido característico.
Con frecuencia, el hipo comienza sin razón aparente y suele desaparecer después de unos pocos minutos. En raras ocasiones, el hipo puede durar días, semanas o meses. El hipo es común y normal en recién nacidos y en bebés.
Es posible que no haya una causa obvia para el hipo.
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