What are the simple ways to stop hiccups



Hiccup is a normal physiological phenomenon caused by spasm and contraction of diaphragm and diaphragm after being stimulated, which can be quickly relieved by inhalation and breath-holding method, drinking and bending method, and stimulation of sneezing method.

1. Inhale and hold your breath method: first take a deep breath, then quickly hold your breath for a few seconds, and then slowly exhale the gas, and so on for many times, by inhaling and then holding your breath to compress the diaphragm, inhibit the diaphragm from continuing to spasm and play a hiccup effect.

2. Drinking water and bending method: the mouth contains an appropriate amount of warm water, and then bend over to about 90 degrees, and then swallow the hot water in the mouth, because the stomach is closer to the diaphragm, can be warmed from the inside of the diaphragm, bending action will also make the internal organs of the diaphragm play a massaging role in relieving diaphragm spasms, so as to achieve rapid hiccups purpose.

3. Stimulate sneezing method: use fine cotton wool and other fine items to gently stimulate the nasal cavity, or smell flowers, pepper and other stimulating flavors, prompting patients to sneeze, so that the pressure in the chest cavity and abdominal cavity to reduce the termination of diaphragmatic spasms, so as to achieve the purpose of hiccups.

It should be noted that the inhalation and breath-holding method should not be used by patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. If the above methods do not provide relief, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and intervene under the guidance of a medical professional.