why do we get them and for wot reason because im getting them all the time, everyday 30-40 times
2006-09-30 23:49:41 · 5 answers · asked by moomoo28 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
"Hic!" You've just hiccuped for what seems like the tenth time since you finished your big dinner. Wonder where these funny noises are coming from? The part to blame is your diaphragm This is a dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of your chest, and all hiccups start here.
The diaphragm almost always works perfectly. When you inhale, it pulls down to help pull air into the lungs. When you exhale, it pushes up to help push air out of the lungs. But sometimes the diaphragm becomes irritated. When this happens, it pulls down in a jerky way, which makes you suck air into your throat suddenly. When the air rushing in hits your voice box, you're left with a big hiccup.
Some things that irritate the diaphragm are eating too quickly or too much, an irritation in the stomach or the throat, or feeling nervous or excited. Almost all cases of the hiccups last only a few minutes. Some cases of the hiccups can last for days or weeks, but this is very unusual, and it's usually a sign of another medical problem.
You've probably heard lots of suggestions for how to get rid of hiccups, and maybe you've even tried a few. Holding your breath and counting to 10 is one way some people can get rid of their hiccups. Other people say that drinking from the "wrong" side of a glass of water is the way to become hiccup-free.
Putting sugar under your tongue might work, too. And maybe the most famous treatment - having someone jump out and scare you when you're not expecting it - helps some people wave good-bye to their hiccups. Boo!
lol...... try a teaspoon or 2 of vingegar usually works on my kids when they get them ...good luck
2006-10-01 11:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by carol p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiccups are caused by irritation of the phrenic nerve, which causes spasms of the diaphragm. To get rid of hiccups easily and quickly, press with two fingers directly above each eyebrow. It should work in only a few seconds. If it doesn't work right away, try pressing a bit harder.
2006-10-01 13:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's trapped air in the gut, usually from eating or drinking too fast. One old wive's tale rememdy that I've tried (and really works) is to get about a shot measure of vinegar and drink it in one go. Honestly, it works.
2006-09-30 23:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be swallowing air in some way. Chewing gum and eating too fast can cause them too.
2006-10-01 01:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by lazycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of oxygen to the brain apparently!!!
2006-10-01 00:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋