HOMOEOPATHY FOR HICCUPS

The diaphragm, the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen and is crucial to breathing, contracts uncontrollably during hiccups, and each contraction is followed by a sudden closure of your vocal cords, which creates the distinctive “hic” sound.

A bout of hiccups typically lasts only a few minutes for most people, but on rare occasions, they may last for months, which can lead to malnutrition and exhaustion. Hiccups may be brought on by a large meal, alcohol, or sudden excitement.

The following are the main factors that cause hiccups to last less than 48 hours:

· Drinking carbonated beverages

· Drinking too much alcohol

· Eating too much

· Excitement or emotional stress

· Sudden temperature changes

Sucking on gum or candy while inhaling air

There are many potential causes of hiccups that persist for more than 48 hours, which are typically categorized into the following groups.

Nerve damage or irritation

Damage to or irritation of the phrenic or vagus nerves, which supply the diaphragm muscle, is the most frequent reason for long-lasting hiccups. Some factors that may do this include:

Your eardrum being touched by a hair or other object in your ear.

Your neck may have a goiter, cyst, or tumor.

· Gastroesophageal reflux

· Sore throat or laryngitis

Central nervous system disorders

The normal regulation of the hiccup reflex by your body 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 failure

· Steroids

· Tranquilizers

A hiccup’s distinctive sound is the only symptom, though it can occasionally be preceded by a slight tightening sensation in the chest, abdomen, or throat.

Men are much more likely than women to experience long-lasting hiccups, and there are a number of other factors that could make you more susceptible to them, such as:

Mental or emotional issues.Short-term and long-term hiccups have occasionally been linked to anxiety, stress, and excitement.

Surgery.After receiving general anesthesia or following operations on their abdominal organs, some patients experience hiccups.

Long-lasting hiccups could cause problems with:

· Eating

· Sleeping

· Speech

· Wound healing after surgery

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Hiccups can be effectively treated with carefully chosen homoeopathic remedies, some of which are listed below.

NUX VOMICA 30—Nux vomica is one of the effective treatments for hiccups brought on by cold, hot, or overeating beverages; hiccups with indigestion; hiccups accompanied by nausea and vomiting; hiccups in drunk people; and hiccups with diarrhea. The patient will feel a weight and pain in their stomach.

IGNATIA AMARA 30-Ignatia works wonders for hiccups caused by smoking, silent grief, shock, and disappointment. It also works wonders for hiccups that cause belching that is empty or bitter after eating and drinking, hiccups that cause an empty feeling at the epigastrium, and bothersome hiccups that result from chewing tobacco.

Ratanhia is another effective treatment for hiccups. The symptoms include violent hiccups that occur right after eating, especially if the person hasn’t eaten in a while, long-lasting hiccups after dinner, and attacks that are preceded by gas in the stomach or an enlarged abdomen.

CINA 30-When Ratanhia is ineffective, Cina should be tried instead.

AMMONIUM MURIATICUM 30– Where there is an empty gnawing feeling in the stomach following a full meal and hiccup with stitching pain that extends to the right scapula and upper arm, ammonim mur is prescribed.

COCCULUS INDICUS 30– For a hiccup accompanied by diaphragmatic spasms and spasmodic yawning, occulus is the best option.

HYOSCYAMUS NIGER 30– Where hiccups occur following abdominal surgery or from a brain concussion, hyoscyamus is prescribed. It works best for nursing infants who hiccup.

RANUNCULUS BULBOSUS 30The best remedy for hiccups that come on after drinking alcohol is ranunculus bulbosus. These hiccups are violent, convulsive, and accompanied by frequent eructations.

CYCLAMEN 30-Cyclamen works best for hiccups that are like eructations and have a salty aftertaste when they occur during pregnancy, whether or not there is vomiting.

CHAMOMILLA 30The most effective remedy for infant hiccups is chamomilla.

STRAMONIUM 30– Stramonium works wonders for violent hiccups that convulse and spit up water after drinking hot liquids.

CINNAMONUM Q-When hiccups are accompanied by diarrhea, loss of appetite, and stomach acidity, cinnamonum is prescribed as a specific treatment.

MOSCHUS 30-For hysterical and spasmodic hiccups, Moschus is the best treatment.

SULPHURIC ACID 30The best treatment for persistent hiccups is sulphuric acid. In this case, the hiccups occur at the slightest provocation, with the tongue feeling swollen and the esophagus becoming constricted.

VERATRUM ALB 30The best hiccup remedy after hot beverages is veratrum alb.

TEUCRIUM 30jerking hiccups following nursing can be treated with Teucrium.

GINSENG QGinseng is regarded as a specific treatment for hiccups and is best for indigestion-related hiccups.