What is hiccups and how do I get rid of it?
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We all suffer from it now and then: the hiccups (singultus). It is one of the physical disorders we have, the function of which is unknown. Fortunately, many other things about hiccups are known. It is important to note that having occasional hiccups is not serious, although chronic hiccups do exist. Fortunately, there are a number of working methods to get rid of hiccups, but there are also other special ideas about how to stop hiccups ...
What is the hiccups?
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Actually, the hiccups are nothing more than the forceful and involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. By this contraction you breathe in, which makes the vocal cords move towards each other. Your vocal cords use this to close off the vocal cleft, so that the air you have inhaled cannot enter the trachea. This causes inhalation to stop suddenly. We call the sound you hear the hiccups.
Function of the hiccups
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Much research has been done into the function of hiccups, but it is suspected that hiccups actually have no specific function. There are a number of suspected functions, even though this has not been scientifically established:
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Causes of the hiccups
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The hiccups have several causes, below a list of the possible causes:
Chronic hiccups
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It is possible to have chronic hiccups. This is a condition in which one has uninterrupted hiccups that last for more than 48 hours. This is also called singultus persistens. It is then important to contact the doctor. Chronic hiccups can be caused by a disease of the lungs, kidneys, heart, stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver or brain. It can also be due to metabolic diseases or medication.
Complaints
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In some people, (chronic) hiccups can cause various complaints. For example, think of:
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Pregnancy
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Hiccups already develop during pregnancy. Around week 32 during pregnancy, it is possible for the unborn baby to get hiccups. To the mother, this can feel like a rhythmic tapping, where it feels as if the belly is 'jumping up', as it were. The baby can get the hiccups by greedily drinking the amniotic fluid. This can happen several times a day and it can sometimes last (very long).
Prevention against hiccups
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There are several ways to prevent hiccups. The main prevention is in trying to chew the food for longer. You can also avoid carbonated drinks and alcohol.
Methods how to get rid of it
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If you unexpectedly get hiccups, it often disappears by itself. However, there are a lot of methods against hiccups that would ensure that you get rid of hiccups. The general purpose of these methods is to cause an interruption or change in breathing. Below is an overview of the common methods, as well as other eye-catching methods.
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Common Methods
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Hold breath. Drink small sips of water. Breathe in and out in a bag. Drink a glass of ice cold water. Scare. Concentrate on other things / thoughts. Bend over to relax the diaphragm.
Other (more special) methods
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Stand upside down and / or drink water upside down. Pressing the soft part of your palate. Take a few bites of a lemon. Put sugar on the back of your tongue and swallow. Eat silverskin onions. Sniff pepper. Kiss. Say the following as often as possible: "Hiccup, sprikke, spraw, I give the hiccups to you, I give the hiccups to another man who can use the hiccups."