![]() Experts advise anyone whose hiccups are severe enough to interfere with eating, breathing or sleeping, or last more than 48 hours (yikes) to see a doctor. But occasionally they are a symptom of a more serious problem. The fact is, hiccups are a nuisance more than anything else, and they usually stop on their own. Needless to say, the vagus nerve is not a fan of over imbibing in food or drink. The digestive system not only becomes irritated by the alcohol, but big gulps of it cause the esophagus to expand rapidly, resulting in hiccups. Parties, like the kind some college students attend, where people consume a lot of alcohol as quickly as possible, can lead to acute ingestion. And over time, excessive drinking can damage the lining of the food pipe. ![]() Like spices, alcoholic beverages can cause a simultaneous irritation of the esophagus and the stomach. Swallowing air, such as when chewing gum or smoking. At the same time, they can also cause acid from the stomach to leak into the esophagus. Some spices can irritate the lining of the esophagus and stomach. Well, the vagal nerve, one of the 12 cranial nerves that has control of glossopharyngeal is stimulated by. Some experts theorize that hiccups are your body's way of telling you to quit eating so your digestive system has time to process all the food you've forced down your gullet. Actually, it is not the sugar that cures the hiccups, its the swallowing that cures them. Overloading the stomach with food is another cause of hiccups. And believe it or not, several studies have shown that rectal massages (gasp!) can immediately stop severe cases. Some say you can bite your thumbs and then blow on them. Drink from the opposite side of a glass by tipping it under your chin to drink from the far side. So, if nothing we've listed has worked, you can try a few more things to see if they help. Like we said, there's no tried-and-true way to stop the hiccups that works for everybody. You can try having someone jump out and surprise both of you. If you're frightened, your vagus nerve is too. Some people are big backers of the scare method. You could also try gentle apply pressure on both sides of your nose while swallowing. the vagus nerve, reach into the auditory system, too. Some doctors suggest putting your fingers (carefully and not too far, obviously) in your ears to stop the hiccups. Try pulling the tip of your tongue, or gently pressing on your eyeballs, in an effort to stimulate and distract the vagus nerve. In fact, some people have success with acupressure. Some of the stranger home remedies that say they stop hiccups relate to pressure. You can also try breathing into a paper bag, which is believed to work the same way. This increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, and the body becomes preoccupied with getting rid of it and forgets about the hiccups. Try hold your breath for as long as you can. Hold Your Breathīreathing, or not breathing actually, is the main distraction in other methods used to cease hiccups. The cold might interrupt the vagus nerve and stop it from spasming. You can try gargling with ice water, slowly sipping very cold water or sucking on an ice cube until it is small enough to swallow (comfortably). Water, in some form, is a key element in many hiccups home remedies. And the mineral tends to decrease irritation in your stomach, too. Then follow with a big sip of water.Taking an antacid, particularly one high in magnesium, can help calm those vagus and phrenic nerves. Take a spoonful of sugar in your mouth, and hold it there for 5-10 seconds. Some strongly flavored foods can get rid of hiccups, as well. If you don't have a straw handy, just take small sips from a glass while holding your breath. ![]() You can also try holding your breath while drinking ice cold water through a straw. This will simulate drinking upside down, and the combination of swallowing and pressure on your diaphragm from bending over may stop your hiccups. Bend over, and drink from the opposite side of the glass. Drinking from the far side of a water glass works for many people. If controlled breathing doesn't cure your hiccups, you can try to stop your hiccups by eating or drinking. Don't use a plastic bag for this, and stop if you feel lightheaded. Slowly inhale and exhale into the bag to make it inflate and deflate. Breathing into a paper bag can also help stop hiccups. Inhale until your lungs are full, then hold for 10-20 seconds, then exhale slowly. Another effective breathing technique is simply holding your breath. Start by using simple controlled breathing techniques. There are several effective ways you can get rid of hiccups. ![]()
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