Just curious of how they work...not how to get rid of them.
2006-10-07 04:30:25 · 5 answers · asked by thotfulcute 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The hiccup mechanism is a subconscious event that is triggered by your brain saying "hey, i'm not getting enough oxygen."
Once you start consiously thinking about something, they'll go away b/c you'll put to "sleep" the signal.
2006-10-07 04:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiccups are caused by and air bubble forming in the lungs.
2006-10-07 04:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by theragingbull5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiccups
2006-10-07 04:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
um.... i dont think any one know EXACTLY... but i am not sure! i know i wasnt a lot of help but.. ok
2006-10-07 04:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by ily[; 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's when u swallow air by mistake
2006-10-07 04:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Artsy 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋