Like, what causes them, not scientifically, but why. For example: you might get them if you're too full, etc.
2006-12-24 09:02:22 · 5 answers · asked by cat 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
its when your diaphragm gets a involuntary tickle or spasm.
Quote from wikipedia:
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, drinking an excess of an alcoholic beverage, or electrolyte imbalance. 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
2006-12-24 09:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by Soundnut 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hiccoughs are caused by inflammation of the diaphragm, an organ beneath the lungs that regulates breathing. They can also be caused when organs near the diaphragm are irritated. So, for example, if the stomach is bothered by spicy food, one might get hiccoughs. Hiccoughs could also be caused by alcohol, heartburn, or irritants in the air that affect the lung.
2006-12-24 17:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
pattern of breathing and relation to irritation of diaphragm. Also, nervousness and swallowing improperly. The paper bag thing works.
2006-12-24 17:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiccup
2006-12-24 17:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
italiano answer
2006-12-24 17:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by in italiano 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋