BUH! Surely every time you have hiccups there is someone who takes advantage to try to scare you. Undoubtedly, this is the traditional remedy - and little, or nothing, effective - to remove hiccups, but … if you really want to get rid of it, keep reading. We have the ultimate trick to kill him.
WHAT IS THE Hiccup
We are not going to tell you what hiccups are because surely you have experienced it more than once, but you may not know why you suffer from it. According to medicine, "it is due to a spasmodic, involuntary and repetitive contraction of the diaphragm and the inspiratory muscles that causes a sudden inspiration, followed by the sudden closure of the glottis, which causes a peculiar sound". What is not clear is why the diaphragm and respiratory muscles are out of coordination.
In other words, what makes your chest jerk as if it were jumping every two by three and making that characteristic noise without your wanting it is the fault of the diaphragm and the muscles that help you breathe, which pot and move without their usual coordination.
THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IF YOU HAVE Hiccups
Be patient. It ends up disappearing after a few minutes. In newborn babies and children under one year of age, hiccups can last up to half an hour, especially after a crying attack.
But… if you can't stand hiccups for a little while and need to do something, we have the ultimate trick.
THE ULTIMATE TRICK TO END THE Hiccup
Two British researchers from the Hospitals of Gloucester and Worcester have published their conclusions, between scientific and humorous, on how to end a hiccup attack and have ensured that they clench their ears with their fingers while sipping a glass of water through a straw is the definitive remedy against hiccups.
THE SECOND BEST TRICK TO END THE Hiccup
According to these researchers –and according to the editor-in-chief of Clara Magazine –a big fan of this trick and which unfortunately applies with some regularity– the trick against hiccups is to drink a glass of water from the wrong side of the glass (yes, yes, the other side, so tip the glass carefully). This forces you to drink while bending your torso little by little so as not to spill the water, which normalizes breathing and normalizes the work of the diaphragm and respiratory muscles.
How to remove hiccups
- Tighten your ears. Do this while sipping water from a glass through a straw.
- Drink from the other side of the glass. Drink water from a glass but from the opposite side.
- Hold the breath. Not because it is a classic it is less effective. Cover your nose and hold on as long as you can. It usually works after trying a few times.
- Drinking water. It is about drinking a glass of cold water without breathing.
- Do abdominal breaths. It is about taking in air slowly feeling how the whole abdomen fills. Hold it for 10-20 seconds. Then let the air go slowly as well while deflating the abdomen.
- Lie on your back. And bring the knees to the chest, to close the diaphragm.
- Or sit down. And bring your hands to touch your toes. Also to close the diaphragm.
In any case, it is best not to obsess. The hiccups will go away and if you obsess, it may take longer to do so.
How to remove hiccups from a baby
- Breast or bottle.
- If he's a little older, try a tablespoon of water.
IS IT BAD TO HAVE A Hiccup?
In principle, apart from being annoying, hiccups are not important. Only when it lasts a long time or recurs very often can it be a symptom of another disease.
WHAT DISEASES A PERSISTENT Hiccup can signal
If you cannot get rid of the hiccups in any way and, in addition, you notice other symptoms, it could be one of these diseases:
- If you also notice acidity. It is due to gastroesophageal reflux, an acid regurgitation that occurs when the contents of the esophagus pass effortlessly into the mouth. It is usually due to a hiatal hernia. It is the most common reason for persistent hiccups.
- If you also have a headache, vomiting or visual disturbances. It may be due to a central nervous system disorder; to an infection (meningitis, encephalitis, etc.). It can also be multiple sclerosis or vascular disease.
- If you are also sleepy, tired or feel bloated. Hiccups can be a side effect of certain medications. Also alcohol or tobacco.
- If you are also very thirsty or want to urinate. Hiccups can signal diabetes or other imbalances in the level of calcium in the blood or that of water and mineral salts.
- When in addition to hiccups there is pressure in the chest and shortness of breath. It can indicate both a heart attack and pneumonia.
CAN HIPCUS BE PREVENTED?
It can be tried, but since the origin of the hiccups is not clear, nothing is certain. What is usually recommended is to lead a healthy life, avoiding alcohol, tobacco or abusing carbonated drinks. It is also recommended to eat slowly, with your mouth closed so as not to take in air.
