There are various types of hiccups, named after how long they last, which are brought on by a sudden contraction of the diaphragm and the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen.
Up to 48 hours can pass between “regular” hiccup episodes.
When the vocal cords suddenly close after an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and is crucial to breathing, the result is the distinctive “hic” sound.
SYMPTOMS OF HICCUP
A slight feeling of tightness in the chest, abdomen, or throat may occasionally accompany the symptom of hiccupping.
CAUSES OF HICCUP
For hiccups to last less than 48 hours, the following are the most typical triggers:
- Drinking carbonated beverages
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Eating too much
- Excitement or emotional stress
- Sudden temperature changes
- Sucking on candy or chewing gum while inhaling air
The following categories of causes can be used to classify the causes of hiccups that last longer than 48 hours.
Nerve damage or irritation
The diaphragm muscle is served by the vagus or phrenic nerves, which may be damaged or irritated.
- Our eardrum being touched by a hair or other object in the ear
- Our neck has a growth, cyst, or goiter.
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Sore throat or laryngitis
Central nervous system disorders
The normal regulation of the hiccup reflex by our bodies can be interfered with by various conditions, such as:
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Tumors
Metabolic disorders and drugs
Chronic cramps may result from:
- Alcoholism
- Anesthesia
- Barbiturates
- Diabetes
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Kidney disease
- Steroids
- Tranquilizers
RISK FACTORS
In addition to the fact that men are much more likely than women to experience long-term hiccups, the following factors may also make us more susceptible to them:
- Short-term and long-term hiccups have been linked to some cases of mental or emotional problems, including anxiety, stress, and excitement.
- Surgery: Following general anesthesia or operations involving the abdominal organs, some patients experience hiccups.
COMPLICATIONS OF HICCUP
Long-lasting hiccups could be disruptive to:
- Eating
- Sleeping
- Speech
- Wound healing after surgery
HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR HICCUP
NUX VOMICA :Very helpful for hiccups brought on by cold, hot, or overeating. Helpful for hiccups brought on by indigestion. Given when the patient complains of weight loss, stomach pain, nausea, especially in the morning after eating, and vomiting and diarrhea that are accompanied by hiccups.
IGNATIA AMARA :Helpful for hiccups with empty or bitter belching after eating and drinking. Useful for hiccups with empty feeling at the epigastrium. Useful for hiccups from silent grief, shock, and disappointment. Excellent medicine for hiccups from smoking.
RATANHIA :Useful for hiccups that cause stomach pain, long-lasting hiccups after dinner, and hiccups brought on by gas in the stomach or an enlarged abdomen, as well as violent hiccups that come soon after eating, especially if he had gone a long time without food.
AMMONIUM MURIATICUM :Useful for hiccups that come on suddenly and are accompanied by stitching pain that radiates to the right scapula and upper arm.
HYOSCYAMUS NIGERUseful for hiccups that follow abdominal surgery, extremely helpful for hiccups brought on by brain concussions, and best for nursing infants’ hiccups.
RANUNCULUS BULBOSUS :The best treatment for hiccups brought on by alcoholic beverages. These hiccups are violent, accompanied by convulsions and frequent eructations.
CYCLAMEN :Best for hiccups that feel like eructations and have a salty aftertaste during pregnancy, whether or not there is vomiting.
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