The medical term for Hiccups is Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter (SDF), otherwise called singultus. But simply explained by Medical News Today, ‘hiccups happen when a person’s intake of air becomes momentarily blocked.’ But no matter how they are explained, for most people, hiccups are just the irritating hassle of having your diaphragm spasm while your vocal cords snap shut that can sometimes feel like they’re going on forever.
While hiccups normally last for a few minutes and are temporary at best, there is also such a thing as long-term hiccups, which can last for a couple of days or even longer. If you suffer from these types of hiccups, then you should seek medical attention from a doctor immediately. Long-term hiccups can be caused by a number of more serious reasons and will need to be examined right away.
Here are the causes of hiccups and how to get rid of them for good.
Causes Of Hiccups:
1. Eating Too Much Or Too Quickly
When you eat too much or too quickly, this normally causes more air to enter or irritate the diaphragm, which in turn tends to trigger hiccups. If there is distension in the stomach, which is an accumulation of extra air and other irritants from food, this ups the chances that you’ll get hiccups as a result.
