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Hiccups (Sobs)

What are hiccups?

Ikotech – muscle spasms of the diaphragm, are repeated for some time, and this process can not be controlled. Hiccups is strange, often unpleasant and sharp sound with every spasm, from which it is sometimes difficult to get rid.

What causes hiccups

Hiccups caused by many factors, that irritate the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle, that separates the abdominal cavity from the chest. Its main function is to expand the lungs during breathing.

Risk factors for hiccups

Factors, which may increase the likelihood of hiccups include:

• Consumption of large amounts of fluid, especially alcoholic beverages;
• Gastrointestinal Disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD);
• Dehydration;
• Stress and strong emotions;
• Taking certain medications;
• Medical treatments, such as mechanical ventilation and intubation;
• Some diseases, that irritate the brain or nerves in the diaphragm, such as goiter, meningitis, multiple sclerosis or cancer.

Hiccups Symptoms

Hiccups can cause:

• Spasms of the muscles of the diaphragm, are repeated and it is impossible to control;
• Problems with inspiration and specific “hiccupping” sound.

Ikotech – when you need to see a doctor?

Visit your doctor, If hiccups:

• Take over 2 day;
• It causes painful or creates problems in daily life, eg, eating or sleeping.

Diagnosis of hiccups

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. Maybe, need to undergo further study, if the doctor will suggest, that hiccups can be caused by disease.

For the study of bodily fluids are appointed by blood tests.

To take pictures of internal organs and structures of the body can be assigned to the following studies:

• Chest X-ray;
• CT scan;
• Echocardiogram;
• Bronchoscopy;
• Endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Treatment of hiccups – How to get rid of hiccups

Many treatments for hiccups used nerve stimulation, that may be involved in the process of hiccups. For this purpose:

• Ingestion of certain products, such as sugar or molasses;
• Sucking on ice cubes;
• Swallowing saliva;
• Sample Valysalyvы – attempt exhalation against a closed mouth and nasal passages;
• Swallowing air.

Some medications, that can help cope with hiccups:

• Antipsychotics;
• Anticonvulsants;
• Medicines, used to treat nausea;
• Muscle relaxants.

Prevention hiccups

Mostly unknown, Why do most people have hiccups. Also, there is no way to prevent it. But, If you're prone to hiccups, you need to follow some rules, that, perhaps, will prevent hiccups:

• Do not overeat;
• Limit consumption of carbonated beverages and alcohol;
• Avoid overstimulation, stresses, strong emotions, loud laughter, or crying.