These jerking motions, which include hiccups and "sleep starts," can be disabling when caused by a health condition.
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Ruptured eardrum (perforated eardrum)
This hole or tear in the thin tissue between the ear canal and the middle ear often clears without treatment.
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Left bundle branch block
In this heart condition, the heartbeat signals on the left side of the heart are delayed or blocked. Learn the causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Neuroendocrine tumors
Learn about the types of tumors that make up this group of rare cancers. Find out about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments.
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Ampullary cancer
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for cancer of the ampulla of Vater.
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Appendix cancer
Learn about this rare cancer that affects the appendix, which is a small pouch attached to the large intestine.
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Bird flu (avian influenza)
Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment for bird flu in people.
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Small lymphocytic lymphoma
Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
In this condition, the heart muscle thickens, which makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. Learn about the causes and treatment.
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Tricuspid valve disease
This condition affects the valve between the two right heart chambers. It changes how blood flows through the heart. Learn the symptoms and treatment.
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High cholesterol
The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes and medicines can help.
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Aortic valve stenosis
This type of heart valve disease reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart to the body. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.