You are annoyed by the hiccups. “không mời mà đến”Don't worry!
✔️ In 90% of cases, hiccups will go away on their own after a few minutes.
✔️ 10+ tips to help you stop hiccupping immediately
✔️ Red alert: A cough lasting 2 days may be a sign of a PATHOLOGY!
👉 Read now to know the quickest way to handle it!
1. What is hiccup? Understanding it correctly to treat it properly!
🤔 Hiccup (Hiccups) it is the sudden contraction of the diaphragm (the muscle separating the chest and abdomen), producing the characteristic sound "hic."
🔎 Classification:
- Acute hiccupLasting less than 48 hours - usually caused by fast eating, feeling bloated, or strong emotions.
- Prolonged hiccups: Over 48 hours - may be related to some underlying condition.
- Uncontrollable hiccups: Lasting for weeks, even months - rare and requiring medical treatment.
2. Common causes of hiccups
- Gastroesophageal reflux.
- Stimulation of the phrenic nerve (due to infection, tumor...).
- Central nervous system disorders (brain tumors, stroke...).
- Side effects of anesthetics and sedatives.
- Diseases in the abdominal area such as gastritis, cholecystitis.
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3. Extremely effective home remedies for hiccups
💡 Apply these simple tips immediately to get rid of hiccups in just 30 seconds:
✅ Tip "1 minute to stop hiccups":
- Hold your breath for 10–15 seconds, then exhale gently.
- Drink water in small sips while pinching your nose.
- Swallow a spoonful of sugar or suck on an ice cube.
✅ Stimulating the vagus nerve:
- Gently pull the tongue with clean hands.
- Press into the palm with the other thumb.
✅ Strange yet familiar tips:
- Inhale deeply into the paper bag (hold for 5 seconds and then exhale).
- Bite the jelly with your hands and drink the water through a straw.
4. Ways to prevent recurrence of hiccups
- Eat slowly, chew carefully, avoid talking while eating.
- Avoid drinking carbonated water or alcohol frequently.
- Keep the body warm, especially the throat area.
- Practice deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to reduce stress.
5. When is it necessary to SEE A DOCTOR right away?
⚠️ DANGEROUS if accompanied by hiccups:
- >48 hours non-stop
- Chest pain, difficulty breathing
- Unexplained weight loss
👉 This could be a sign of nerve disease, a tumor, or internal organ damage!
🔔Most of the hiccups are harmless, but it could also be a 'signal' SOS" knowing how to recognize, handle, and prevent this will help you feel more at ease whenever you encounter this situation.
💡Are you hiccuping? Try this tip right away. hold your breath + drink water – Instant effect!
Reference document
- MedlinePlus. Hiccups. National Library of Medicine. Updated October 20, 2022. Accessed [insert your access date].
https://medlineplus.gov/hiccups.html
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