this is the 4th time i had the hiccups to day.
lol and i was just wondering ., why do we have hiccups?.
2007-05-19 08:51:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Excessive eating, alcohol, excitement or stress can over-stimulate the phrenic nerves – which control the diaphragm. The diaphragm then contracts involuntarily. Then at the same time, the glottis – the part of the larynx where the vocal chords are located – closes up. And according to gastro-enterologist Patricia Raymond, this results in the spasms and the odd “hic” sound that repeats every few seconds. A typical case of hiccups only lasts a few minutes, but some can go on and on. And while there’s no cure, holding your breath or breathing into a paper bag can help. It “resets” your phrenic nerves – kind of like rebooting a computer.
2007-05-20 03:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by LY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what causes them but from what I understand, it's trapped air in your alveolar ducts in your lungs. However, I can offer some assistance. Next time you get hiccups drink 10 sips of water consecutively, one gulp after another, and I PROMISE they will be gone. Don't ask me how I discovered this but I did...TIS THE CURE!! It has worked for me and everyone that I've told to try it. Hope this helps!!
2007-05-22 13:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by Krez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard it means you're growing
2007-05-19 15:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by DiamondXxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something about the way we swallow air.
2007-05-19 15:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋