How to stop hiccups

Constant hiccups may be caused by physiological reasons such as eating too fast, talking while eating, but sometimes pathological reasons such as stomach disorders, diaphragmatic hernia, mediastinal tumors, etc. can also be caused. It is recommended to be treated by physical therapy, drugs such as omeprazole and domperidone, and surgery. 1. Physiological causes: Some people eat too fast, talk while eating, etc. may stimulate diaphragm spasm, resulting in the phenomenon of non-stop hiccups. It is recommended to improve the symptoms through physical methods, such as stimulating the nostrils hiccups, deep breathing, breath-holding method and so on. 2. Pathological factors: (1) Stomach diseases: those who suffer from stomach diseases may cause too much gas in the gastrointestinal tract, which will stimulate the diaphragm and lead to hiccups. For those who suffer from gastric diseases, they are mostly treated with medicines such as omeprazole, domperidone, bismuth potassium citrate and so on. (2) Diaphragmatic hernia: For patients with diaphragmatic hernia, hiccups, heartburn and other symptoms may also occur, usually need to choose medication, such as: omeprazole, mosapride, bismuth potassium citrate and so on. For those with more serious symptoms, laparoscopic surgery is recommended. (3) Mediastinal tumor: For those who suffer from mediastinal tumor, it may also induce hiccups. If the tumor is benign, early surgical treatment is recommended, while for advanced tumors, radiotherapy can be carried out first. As there are many reasons for hiccups, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to get a clear picture of the cause of hiccups, and then follow the doctor’s instructions for the cause of hiccups.