What to do if you have hiccups

We often burp because of eating too much, eating too fast and other reasons. Hiccups are a common physiological phenomenon. It is a type of symptom caused by spasm and contraction of the diaphragm. Some people often have hiccups. When they are discussing in a meeting at work, if they suddenly hiccup, they will be given the cold shoulder by people around them, which will also make them feel very embarrassed. So how to cure hiccups? Let's take a look.

First: When we hiccup, we can take a few deep breaths or hold our breath (people with poor heart and lung function should use this method with caution), which can effectively stop hiccups in a short time. Drink some water in big gulps, something that can make you sneeze.

Second: If you have hiccups while eating, you can stop eating and take a few deep breaths. Usually the hiccups will stop in a short time. Take a thin stick, wrap one end with cotton (if there is no stick at hand, you can use the thin end of a bamboo chopstick wrapped with cotton instead), put it into the patient's mouth, and use the soft end to massage a point on the midline of the anterior soft palate. This point is located just slightly behind the junction of the hard and soft palate. Generally, one minute of massage can effectively control hiccups. When you bend your body to 90 degrees, drink a few gulps of warm water. Since the stomach is closer to the diaphragm, it can warm the diaphragm from the inside. When you bend over, your internal organs will also massage the diaphragm, relieving diaphragm spasms and instantly stopping hiccups. Just hold your breath for 30 to 45 seconds, or take a clean chopstick and put it in your mouth, gently stimulate the back 1/3 of the upper palate, and the hiccups will stop immediately. However, people with poor cardiopulmonary function should use this method with caution.

The above methods can cure hiccups very well, so you no longer have to worry about frequent hiccups. Therefore, in the future when we eat, we must be careful not to eat too much or too fast. We should chew slowly so that we will not burp often and it will also be beneficial for digestion. If the above methods still cannot stop the hiccups, it is recommended to see a doctor.