If a hiccup suddenly starts during a
meeting in the classroom or office, it is impossible to stop it. Although this
is a common condition, it is important to stop hiccups because hiccups make it
difficult to talk and at the same time people around you become disturbed. In
this article we will tell you the easy ways to stop hiccups so that you do not
panic in such a situation but before that it is also important to know why
hiccups occur.
Why and how do hiccups occur?
Hiccups can be caused not only by physical
but also by psychological problems. During breathing in the lungs and stomach,
the diaphragm goes down and comes out through the nose or mouth. However, if
there is any obstruction during this time, then suddenly unexpected sounds
start coming out of the mouth which are called hiccups. Here are some common
causes of hiccups.
Eating too
much or too fast
To be nervous or excited
Cold drinks
or too much alcohol
Mental
stress
Sudden change in temperature
Swallowing
too much air while sucking toffee
How can
hiccups be stopped immediately?
Hiccups go
away on their own in a short time, but if persistent hiccups start, they can be
reduced by trying the following methods.
Hold your
breath for a moment and inhale through the mouth three times
Breathe lightly in a paper bag two or three
times but do not put your mouth full
Drink cold water
If the
hiccups do not stop for two days or come on intermittently for a few days, you
must consult your doctor, as this may be a sign of a disease affecting your
esophagus.