Stopping Hiccups
April 21, 2009
Hiccups are contractions of the diaphragm muscles. These muscles separate the chest area from the stomach.
If the nerves in the diaphragm should become irritated, the person affected will breathe in an involuntary, jerky manner, producing a distinct sound that is referred to as hiccups.
Causes
• Eardrum irritation
• Surgery
• Internal infections
• Excessive alcohol intake
• Use of tobacco products
• Consumption of spicy food products
• Sleep disorders
• Eating food too rapidly
• Diseases (such as diabetes)
• Laryngitis
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Breathing too fast
• Swallowing too rapidly
Symptoms
• Diaphragm contractions
• Involuntary, distinct, jerky breaths and funny “hiccup” sounds coming from the throat
• Restlessness
• Belching
Place an ice pack on the diaphragm for one minute. Swallow one to three teaspoons of sugar. Drink soda water rapidly. Hold your breath for a minute. Gargle water. Sip iced water rapidly.
Hold ice cubes in the mouth and suck on them for several minutes. Lightly press on the eyelids with fingers. Eat one tablespoon of peanut butter
Sip water, pausing for three seconds between each sip. Eat one slice of dry toast or dry bread rapidly.
Drink fresh pineapple juice. Hold a paper bag to your mouth and breathe into it rapidly for several minutes. Mix 10 grams of basil juice with honey and drink it. Take 1 mg of belladonna
Helpful Tips
Avoid lying down right after meals. Avoid eating spicy and hot food products because they irritate the esophagus lining. Don’t overeat. Stop using tobacco products.
Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Chew your food thoroughly and eat slowly. Get plenty of rest and go to bed at the same time each night.
Slow down a little and take your time. A busy, hectic lifestyle can often lead to fast breathing which, in turn, leads to hiccups
If your hiccups should continue beyond 24 hours, it is advisable to seek medical attention. Sometimes chronic hiccupping indicates an underlying health problem.
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