2023-08-12 07:04:30
Hiccups correspond to a succession of spasmodic and repeated contractions of your respiratory muscles. It is innocuous and without consequences. But, it becomes disturbing when it persists for more than 2 days. So what are the causes of hiccups and how do you get rid of them?
1. What are hiccups?
Hiccups, called phrenoglottic myoclonus in medicine, are characterized by succession of sound “hits” at the level of your diaphragm. This phenomenon is often due to:
a meal that is too spicy,
to the ingestion of air while eating,
carbonated or alcoholic drinks,
to esophagitis.
2. Causes of hiccups
Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system
Hiccups are caused by a neurological disorder affecting the nervous system autonomous (responsible for breathing, heartbeat, digestion, etc.). The scientists think hiccups are related to irritation of the nerves that control the muscles of breathing, including the diaphragm.
Generally brief hiccups are triggered by an event that affects your aero-digestive tract, such as alcohol consumption, ingestion of hot or irritating substances…
However, chronic hiccups sometimes have more serious causes. For example, the diaphragm can be affected by respiratory infection, thoracic or gastric surgery, kidney failuree… If this phenomenon persists, consult your doctor.
3. How to treat hiccups
Benign hiccups do not require any special treatment. On the other hand, there are natural tricks that would be able to stop hiccups:
Momentarily stop breathing, inflate your lungs to the maximum and hold your breath then exhale slowly. Drink a large glass of water quickly Pull your tongue gently Rub your palate with your finger Swallow crushed ice Eat something acidic or sweet
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