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Imagine that you are on a date with the guy you love. It is your perfect opportunity to tell him that you like him and with the possibility of kissing him. Suddenly, when things have gotten interesting, wham!, you let yourself come a hiccup that you just can’t stop and that makes you emit a strange sound, not to mention the feeling that it generates in you and the awkward moment that makes you spend in front of your possible date. The example is somewhat hypothetical, but nothing far from reality. Know what is hiccups, why does it give us and how to remove it? In the following paragraphs we explain them to you.
Mayo Clinic defines the hiccup as repeated or constant spasms, practically one after the other, produced in the diaphragm and which cannot be controlled, causing the vocal cords to close suddenly and the sound “ip” is produced, very characteristic of these spasms.
Besides the peculiar sound we make when we have hiccupOther symptoms of this momentary condition that usually lasts a couple of minutes is a slight feeling of oppression in the chest, as well as in the abdomen and throat.
And although the fact of having hiccup it can be related to eating a lot, it can also be linked to some underlying disease that would have to be diagnosed and defined if it really has to do with the hiccups. However, there are certain Causes that cause it: abundant meals, sudden emotions, excessive consumption of alcoholic or carbonated beverages, experiencing sudden changes in temperature and swallowing air when smoking or chewing gum.
What takes away the hiccups?
When there is no underlying disease that causes the hiccupThese spasms go away on their own after a couple of minutes, so medical treatment is not required. If it is momentary what can you do to take it off is the next:
- Take a deep breath and hold your breath for a few seconds.
- Breathe into a paper bag
- Gargle with very cold water
- hold your breath
- Take sips of cold water
- Avoid consumption of sugary drinks, as well as foods that can cause gas
- Eat small portions of food
Now what if he hiccup lasts more than two days, medications or other much more professional procedures may be necessary to alleviate it. If so, it is recommended that you consult your doctor.
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