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Occurs
when the diaphragm suddenly contracts and the
epiglottis closes. The air being sucked in as
the diaphragm contracts is stopped by the
epiglottis producing the characteristic sound.
They are common but harmless and usually stops
after a few minutes. However, there are
some that last for days, months and even years
which can be a symptom of an underlying
disease.
Factors
that may trigger hiccups:
1. Eating too fast
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2. Excessive alcohol consumption
3. Smoking
4. Stress
Remedies:
1. Hold your breath as long as possible.
Repeat until the hiccups stops.
2. Hold a paper bag tightly over your mouth
and nose, and breathe in and out for several
times.
3. Drink water from the far rim of the
glass.
4. Drink ice-cold or hot water.
5. Gargle water.
6. Sit down and lean forward, pulling up
your knees to compress your chest.
Consult
a doctor if the hiccups become chronic or very
disturbing.
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