2007-01-10 03:29:44 · 4 answers · asked by Da~thic~bac blak 1 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
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.
2007-01-10 03:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hiccup is simply an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, usually caused by a sudden rush of air into the lungs. They can be caused by drinking cold fluids after eating a hot meal, eating spicy food, laughing vigorously, or drinking alcohol to excess. They usually go away on their own. (My personal remedy is holding my breath, that always gets rid of them).
Hope this helps!
2007-01-10 11:40:41 · answer #2 · answered by Hummer Babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either too much or too little air in your diaphragm.
2007-01-10 11:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spasm in your diaphram.
2007-01-10 11:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by Dendryte88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋