Hiccups in babies are usually caused by swallowing air during feeding, but frequent hiccups could be a sign of GERD. Switching to a slower-flow bottle nipple can help prevent hiccups, while smaller meals and elevating the baby’s head can relieve GERD symptoms. Carbonated drinks, spicy foods, and temperature changes can also cause hiccups. Most hiccups […]
Fetal hiccups are normal and occur when the diaphragm contracts due to breathing in amniotic fluid. They may help regulate heart rate and practice the suck and swallow reflex. However, doctors may be concerned if hiccups suddenly increase, as it could indicate a problem with the umbilical cord. Fetal hiccups occur when an unborn baby’s […]
Hiccups in newborns are caused by drinking too quickly and can be prevented by slowing down feeding and burping more frequently. Hiccups are normal and usually harmless, but persistent or intractable hiccups should be checked by a pediatrician. Parents can try to distract the newborn to make hiccups go away. Hiccups are spontaneous, convulsive narrowing […]
Charles Osborne had hiccups for 68 years, hiccuping 20 to 40 times a minute. It is believed he damaged the area of the brainstem responsible for controlling the spasms. His hiccups stopped a year before his death at 97, and doctors couldn’t explain why. Hiccups are an evolutionary mechanism and most remedies disrupt breathing patterns. […]
Hiccups are caused by muscle spasms in the diaphragm, controlled by the phrenic nerve. Common causes include overeating, swallowing air, and irritants like cigarette smoke. Long-lasting episodes can be related to serious health conditions and should be checked by a doctor. Drinking water, eating something hard to swallow, and stretching the diaphragm are popular cures. […]
Chronic hiccups can be caused by underlying medical conditions such as GERD, pericarditis, and hiatal hernias. They can also occur without an obvious cause, but can cause stress and fatigue. Treatment options include muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines, acupuncture, and nerve stimulation. Chronic hiccups, usually defined as hiccups that last more than 48 hours, can occur due […]
