"What is Hiccup?" Most Effective Home Remedies – Apply Now!

You are annoyed by the hiccups. “không mời mà đến”Don't worry!

1. What is hiccup? Understanding it correctly to treat it properly!

Hiccups) it is the sudden contraction of the diaphragm (the muscle separating the chest and abdomen), producing the characteristic sound "hic."

• 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.
• …

3. Extremely effective home remedies for 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.

• Gently pull the tongue with clean hands.
• Press into the palm with the other thumb.

• 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?

• >48 hours non-stop
• Chest pain, difficulty breathing
• Unexplained weight loss

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.

hold your breath + drink water – Instant effect!

Reference document

1. MedlinePlus. Hiccups. National Library of Medicine. Updated October 20, 2022. Accessed [insert your access date]. 
   
   https://medlineplus.gov/hiccups.html
   

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