Why Hiccups

In some cases hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

Why hiccups. Drink a glass of water quickly. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc. The Latin name for hiccups is singultus It comes from the word.

At its most basic a hiccup is a reflex. The following treatments may be considered for hiccups that have lasted longer than two days. There are several reasons hiccups might happen including low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood and irritated nerves.

Drugs that may be used to treat long-term hiccups include. Hiccups are repeated spasms of the diaphragm. Each spasm of the diaphragm makes the larynx and vocal cords close suddenly.

Why we get hiccups. Hiccups are usually temporary but in rare cases they can stick around -- for a while. Hiccups can be disruptive - making it more difficult to eat drink sleep or talk for example - but they can also be frustratingly painful.

The diaphragm is a muscle that helps you breathe. When the air rushing in hits your voice box your vocal cords close suddenly and youre left with a big hiccup. Then the glottis or the part of your throat.

Why Do My Hiccups Hurt. Techniques that stimulate the nasopharynx and the vagus nerve which runs from the brain to the stomach and can decrease hiccupping. Hiccups can happen for a lot of reasons -- some of them are physical and some emotional.