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A Cure for Hiccups
pinkvibes
13 posts
Jul 10, 2006
6:29 AM
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Hiccups occur when the diaphragm, the muscle at the bottom of the lungs, begins to spasm. The spasm causes the vocal cords to close quickly, which results in the loud, distinctive sound associated with hiccups.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine says hot or spicy foods and strong fumes may help trigger hiccups. Pleurisy, pneumonia or damage to the area of the brain that controls the "hiccup center" may lead to more frequent outbreaks.
The NLM suggests holding your breath, drinking a glass of cold water or eating a teaspoon of sugar can help stop hiccups. You may also try holding a paper bag to your mouth and breathing in and out for a few minutes.
While it is rare for hiccups to last more than a few minutes, if yours continue for more than a few days, the NLM says you should see a doctor.
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pinktoes
3 posts
Jul 17, 2006
11:02 PM
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useful info, thanks. i had a hiccups attack few years back and it was so painful... it lasted a whole day, i took more than 8 tall glasses of water and held my breath but nothing worked... my chest area was paining. how it went away, i cnt explain but whenver i start hiccuping like crazy(not often) i get annoyed-nothing can make it better for me!will try the spoonful of sugar next time(hopefully there wont be any!!!)
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