A hiccup or hiccough (generally pronounced "HICK-cup" (IPA: /ˈhɪ.kəp/) independent of the spelling) is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm; typically this repeats several times a minute. The sudden rush of air into the lungs causes the glottis to close, creating the "hic" listen (help·info) noise. A bout of hiccups generally resolves by itself, although many home remedies are in circulation to shorten the duration, and medication is occasionally necessary. By extension, the term "hiccup" is also used to describe a small and unrepeated aberration in an otherwise consistent pattern. The medical term is singultus. The term singultus is becoming more popular as this condition is being recognized as a significant performance issue in the 21st century, with an increased emphasis on human communications. [citation needed].
While many cases develop spontaneously, hiccups are known to develop often in specific situations, such as eating too quickly, taking a cold drink while eating a hot meal, eating very hot or spicy food, laughing vigorously or coughing, or drinking an excess of an alcoholic beverage. Hiccups may be caused by pressure to the phrenic nerve by other anatomical structures, or rarely by tumors and certain kidney disease. It is reported that 30% of chemotherapy patients suffer singultus as a side effect to treatment. (American Cancer Society)
It is still unclear to scientists exactly why hiccups occur, particularly because it doesn't seem to give us any specific benefit. Some speculation exists that hiccups are a remnant of a bodily function that has been phased out by evolution, such as the move from aquatic gilled creatures to land animals. Ultrasounds have also shown that unborn fetuses experience hiccups. Some suggested hypotheses include hiccups as a possible muscle exercise for the child's respiratory system prior to birth or as a preventive measure to keep amniotic fluid from entering the lungs[1]. More research is required to ascertain their true nature, origins, and purpose, if any. Additionally, its extraordinary and complex remedies also make it harder for any scientists to find out the cause. [citation needed]
2006-09-12 09:07:01
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answered by Anonymous
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what is the hiccup ? 1: hale a Little air in to our lungs ,quick &involuntary.so>>>respiratory muscles & bpnes .BUT BUT BUT , 2 : I THINK HICCUP OCCURE BECAUSE OF DISQUIENT OF OESOPHAGUS { { with so many declared & un known reasons ,AGAIN I THINK SOME TIMES STAING FOOD IN SPESSIAL PART OF OESOPHAGUS EXACT AFTER PHARYNX ,is one of it,s reason } }in this case , muscles of oesophagus are involved ,while hiccup>>>>> a normal breath become at first faster { in a very short time } and immediately cut ,so we can undrestand which muscle of oesophagus become wronged sooner .this are just what i think , sorry if i can,t help you .
2006-09-12 12:49:27
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answered by Z.E.R 1
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(look on the bones, how We Nunshizuha) meaning, assemble them and positioned them back mutually. In his Mustadrak, Al-Hakim, recorded that Kharijah bin Zayd bin Thabit mentioned that his father mentioned that the Messenger of Allah examine this Ayah, (And gown them with flesh. ) As-Suddi mentioned, " `Uzayr mentioned the bones of his donkey, that have been scattered all around him to his precise and left, and Allah despatched a wind that accumulated the bones from all around the section. Allah then introduced each and every bone to its place, till they formed an entire donkey made up of fleshless bones. Allah then coated those bones with flesh, nerves, veins and epidermis. Allah despatched an angel who blew existence contained in the donkeys' nostrils, and the donkey began to bray via Allah's pass away.'' All this got here approximately on a similar time as `Uzayr substitute into observing, and it relatively is whilst he proclaimed, He mentioned, ("i be attentive to (now) that Allah is in a position to do all issues,'')
2016-09-30 21:21:49
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answered by ? 4
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But one, the diaphragm, which is a thin sheet of muscle separating the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity or chest, which contains the lungs and heart.
2006-09-12 10:53:22
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answered by finaldx 7
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i think it's where your diaphram jumps and your ribs are probably affected.
2006-09-12 16:36:09
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answered by nakita 6
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If i knew i'd tell you.
2006-09-12 09:06:23
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answered by Anonymous
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