Hiccups: causes , symptoms, treatment

Hiccups:-

Hiccups are the results of over spasmodic, involuntary contraction of diaphragm. Exact cause of hiccups are not known. But the preventive measures will help to relieve hiccups.

Symptoms of hiccups:-

* A quick, rhythmic sound in mouth, due to contraction of diaphragm.

* Sudden inhalation of air,

* closing of muscles at back of throat, involuntarily for some time.

Causes of of Hiccups:-

* Excess intake of air,

* Pregnancy,

* Drinking excess hot or cold fluid,

* Mental stress,

* alcoholism,

* Prolonged laughing and crying,

* drinking carbonated beverages,

* Sore throat,

* Overindulging or over eating,

* Changes in environmental temperature,

* Improper functioning of nerve related to diaphragm.

Treatment for Hiccups:-

* Hold your breath for 10 to 15 seconds.

* Drink a full glass of water continuously without taking breath, which may stop Hiccup.

* Take deep breath and exhale the air slowly.

* Take two spoon of sugar to mouth, and Swallow it.

* Apply gentle pressure in the gap between, upper lip and teeth, with thumb.

* Place your tall finger in each ear and breath normally, without opening mouth.

* Drink one cup juice without taking breath.

* Close your eyes, and apply gentle pressure on your eyeballs and outer eyelids.

Most of Hiccups cures itself and no need to worry. If hiccups are prolonged, follow these remedial measures to control hiccups. If hiccups are recurrent, and prolonged, seek medical help. The physicians will treat hiccups using medical or surgical treatment, as per need.