HICCOUGH-How do you manage it ??

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Hiccoughs have been experienced by all.Here is a little discussion on the science of hiccups. Hiccough is a phenomenon resulting from sudden spasmodic involuntary contraction of the diaphragm with th glottis remaining closed. Keeping it simple,the diaphragm is a muscular barrier in form of a dome,that separated the chest cavity from that of the abdomen and it also helps in respiration. CAUSES: 1.The most common cause of this unpleasant phenomenon is hasty ingestion of food & fluid 2.Irritation of the nerve that innervated the diaphragm 3.Brain hemorrhages,brain tumours,kidney failures,diabetes complications,electrolyte imbalance etc can also cause hiccough 4.Some cases may be psychogenic,when a person gets too much nervous or fearful How to MANAGE ??: 1.Drink cold water 2.Pressure over eye ball 3.Pull the tongue 4.Close your mouth & nose & blow air inside 5.Rebreathing in to a paper bag 6.Local infiltration of the nerve by some anesthetics 7.Medicines like antacids,antiemetics may help. What do you do when you have hiccoughs ??