Hello there. Welcome back. Hope you all are doing great. Have you ever felt uncomfortable and painful because of hiccups? I would like to share the cause and treatments for hiccups this time.
What are hiccups?
Hiccups are repeated and uncontrollable spasms of your diaphragm paired with a ‘hic’ sound from your vocal cords closing.
When do hiccups happen to us?
Hiccups can happen to adults, children and babies. It happens when
- Eat and drink too quickly.
- Drink carbonated beverages or alcohol
- Eat too much.
- Experience stress– including fear and excitement.
- Over-stretch your neck.
- Take drugs (particularly those for anxiety – benzodiazepines).
- Drink a very hot or very cold drink.
- Go through chemotherapy.
- Are anesthetized for a procedure.
- Inhale toxic fumes.
How to stop hiccups?
- breathe into a paper bag (do not put it over your head)
- pull your knees up to your chest and lean forward
- sip ice-cold water
- swallow some granulated sugar
- bite on a lemon or taste vinegar
- hold your breath for a short time
Hope this helps you and have a great time.
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