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Hiccups

Hiccups are a harmless yet irksome condition characterized by a contraction of the diaphragm. Hiccups usually go away with simple home remedies, but chronic hiccups may require medical intervention.

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How can the hiccups go away in school?

To help get rid of hiccups at school, try taking slow, deep breaths to relax your diaphragm. Drinking water steadily or sipping it through a straw can also help. Swallowing a teaspoon of sugar or biting on a lemon may stimulate the vagus nerve and stop the hiccups. If they persist, distracting yourself with a conversation or a task can sometimes do the trick.

Why do people hiccups?

People hiccup when they have a shortness of breath.Hiccuping is actually something we have to thank our ancestors for.

Back when all life was marine life, (or undersea life) animals had something like a gill in the back of their throught.

Although we are no longer fishes, we still have that gill in our throat, although it no longer serves a purpose.

When we have a shortness of breath, somethimes that "gill" is pushed out of place, causing us to go

Hiccup!

Why do girls get hiccups more than boys?

because of different hormonal changes, a girl's diaphragm can be more likely to become unsynchronized than a boy's, thus giving her more of a chance to get the hiccups.

What happens when you hiccup?

Your diaphragm contracts, which forces your lung to draw in air. Hiccups are caused when your body is trying too hard to regulate your breathing, so it accidentally messes itself up. The actual hiccup is your body trying to get back on track.

Why dowe get hiccups?

Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm contracting suddenly and compressing the lungs.

Can you have the hiccups while chewing gum?

Yes, it can also be pretty dangerous. If you hiccup and accidentally start swallow the gum, the spasms of the hiccups can cause the article of gum to become lodged in your esophagus.

What is hiccough?

Hiccough is caused due to the vibrating movement of the diaphram. Or in other words, it is caused due to the sudden movement of the diaphram.

Do hiccups mean you are growing?

No, hiccups mean that there is something stimulating your diaphragm, causing it to "jump" or spasm. More rarely, it could be something affecting the phrenic nerve to the diaphragm. Overeating or swallowing too much air when you eat could cause this...

Are hiccups caused by overstimulated nerves?

Hiccups are caused by a sudden jerk in your diaphragm that causes you to breathe in air very quickly.

Does tickling stops hiccups?

Yes. The person may scream or gasp which will stop the spasms causing the hiccups.

How often does a hamster get the hiccups?

If you see a hamster chugging down its water, you may hear tiny hiccups after!

What is an example of allopathic treatment for hiccups?

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) relieves intractable hiccups in 80% of cases. Metoclopramide (Reglan), carbamazepam, valproic acid (Depakene), and

Does rubiing your chin give you hiccups?

It does for me. I think this is extremely rare.

Your hiccups hurt what should you do about it?

get rid of them,mine sometimes hurt but i dont think you should worry.

Why would several children in the same classroom get hiccups at the same time?

maybe it was right after lunch and kids are prone to getting hiccups after lunch

How do you get rid of hamsters hiccups?

You just wait them out - they should go away within a few hours on their own. If it persists, or appears to be interfering with your hamster's ability to eat or drink, you should make an appointment with your veterinarian.

Why do people hicup-?

People hiccup because the diaphragm becomes irritated and pulls down and makes the person take a sudden breath of air.

What can cause bloating after eating pain in left side of lower abdomen hiccuping and burping results of blood test showed liver not working properly?

In my experience what you are describing sounds like a possible gallbladder attack. I have stones and I experience bloating, burping, and pain in the left upper area of my abdomen , just under my ribs, if I eat anything with too much fat in it. The liver test could also allude to this, as the gallbladder and liver work closely together.

What do you do when you have Hiccups?

Sipping water* can be helpful. Hiccups are mainly caused by spasm, so stretching the body, relaxing, and breathing easily can also help.

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* This can stop hiccups by displacing air trapped in the upper digestive system.