In order not to disturb hiccups, people's ways of getting rid of dozens of options. For the first time we are trying to fight hiccups ourselves as a child, saying a famous saying: "Hiccup, hiccup, go to Fedot, Fedot to Jacob, from Jacob to everyone." Of course, trying to eliminate hiccups and now you can in such an extravagant way. And what if it helps? But we still advise you to act more modern and effective people's ways.
What is the cause of hiccups
Hiccups are when the diaphragm is broken. The diaphragm is a muscle located on the border between the abdominal cavity and the thorax. The diaphragm, cutting, helps to straighten the lung, and this action provides a full breath. When the diaphragm is knocked off the bar, its contractions become convulsive. Such spasms lead to a sharp inhalation - and there is a hiccup.
Sometimes a hiccup appears for no apparent reason and, as a rule, is a harmless, quickly stopping spasm. But it can also be caused by hurries during meals, eating dry, a plentiful lunch, a strong emotional excitement, an excessive dose of alcohol. And also with general cooling, with irritation of the diaphragmatic nerve, after taking certain medications.
By the way, newborns very often hiccup, and this is normal. Over time, hiccups pass. Some people are sure that hiccups do not just happen, but it benefits the body. In fact, this is a delusion. French scientists have established that hiccups are atavism, more precisely, a reminder that our distant ancestors were breathing gills.
Folk ways to get rid of hiccups
Unfortunately, there is no miracle way to get rid of hiccups instantly. However, the people's ways of getting rid of hiccups are very diverse. One of them can help you. The main thing is to determine your way of getting rid of hiccups. Here is what folk medicine offers:
- Try to hold your breath with a hiccup. Take a deep breath and do not breathe for 10-15 seconds. Then exhale as slowly as possible. This method is most popular.
- For 30-40 seconds, strongly squeeze the diaphragm. It is located just above the waist. Sit in this position for several minutes, pressing your knees to your chest.
- In the sitting position, take 6-7 quick and deep breaths and exhalations. This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to get rid of hiccups.
- With a hiccup, hold a piece of ice, sugar or a slice of lemon in your mouth.
- It helps with prolonged hiccups warming the epigastric region - where the sternum ends and the abdomen begins. Attach a mustard or hot water bottle to this place for a few minutes.
- Grasp the tip of the tongue, pull it lightly and hold it for a few seconds.
- You can cope with hiccups with water. Pour it into a glass and drink slowly, in small sips. Experts believe that this is the most effective way. And all because thus from the lower part of the pharynx, the remnants of food are washed off and their irritating effect on the nerve endings that pass in this region is eliminated.
When to sound an alarm
If the hiccup lasts more than an hour, it occurs several times a day or several days a week and during an attack you feel chest pains, heartburn or swallowing disorders, immediately consult a doctor. Under such circumstances, hiccough may be a symptom of a serious disease! A prolonged debilitating hiccough can be caused by lesions of the central nervous system. In particular, encephalitis, stroke, craniocerebral trauma, intoxications, certain diseases of the cardiovascular system, oncological diseases. And also diseases of the abdominal cavity organs: gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis.
If hiccups attacked - do not get discouraged. In most cases, with hiccup, folk remedies are very effective. But if the hiccup for a long time does not pass and happens often enough, be sure to contact the polyclinic. But we wish everyone good health!