Almost every one of us has experienced hiccup which is an uncomfortable, embarrassing moment because if it is happened for once, it may be funny, if twice it is hilarious but more than that is most annoying and can be a sign of serious underlying disease.
What are Hiccups?
Hiccups can happen due to physical and some emotional reasons. Hiccups are bursts of inspiratory activity. The stomach becomes distended, which is situated right below the diaphragm and irritates it. This will cause the diaphragm to contract when we breathe in.
Here we are having few reasons for Hiccups:
-Common reasons for short termed hiccups
-Overeating or eating fast.
-Anxiety
-Drinking too much alcohol
-Stress
-Change in temperature
-excitement
-chewing gum
Reasons for recurrent hiccups:
Central nervous system disorders
-multiple sclerosis
-stroke
-tumour
-head trauma
Gastrointestinal disorders
-gallbladder issues
-gastritis
-pancreatitis
-inflammatory bowel disease
Thoracic disorders
-bronchitis
-asthma
-emphysema
-pneumonia
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** The text on this website is sourced from websites like emedicine and/or other verified material by government agencies around the globe along with valuable inputs and additions by our team. The content of this page is proofread and updated by the team of doctors, every once in a while, to provide the most accurate information.
