Of course, at some point in your life you've had a hiccup that seemed to have no end, right? Hiccups occur when the vagus nerve or one of its branches, which runs from the brain to the abdomen, becomes irritated.
Despite this, it is not necessarily a serious health problem. Most of the time, it is limited to just a common inconvenience.
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When we hiccup, the thing we want most is to stop them at all costs. For this, there are home remedies and techniques to stop hiccups.
This is how to fill the vagus nerve with another sensation. With that, the vagus nerve sends signals to the brain saying that more important issues have arisen, so that the hiccups come to an end.
See below the foolproof tips to stop hiccups.
1 Drink water
Being one of the most popular techniques to stop hiccups, drinking water can calm the nerve. In addition, gargling can also help with this procedure.
2 finger in ear
Although little known, this technique allows the branches of the vagus nerve to also extend into the auditory system, and by stimulating the nerve endings there, the vagus nerve comes into play.
3 stick out the tongue
Here's how it works: Grab your tongue, pull it out of your mouth, and hold it until the hiccups pass.
4 hold your breath
Holding the air for a while until you realize that the hiccup is over for good is one of the most performed techniques when the hiccup comes to light.
5 tickling
Tickling is a fun way to stop hiccups. While it makes you laugh, your brain will forget about the hiccups.
6 Breathe into paper bag
The act of breathing into a paper bag increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream and the body is preoccupied with getting rid of it and forgets about the hiccups.
7 Antacid
The magnesium in the antacid is a mineral that tends to lessen irritation and quiet the nerves. Hence its power to stop hiccups.
8 avoid condiments
Certain condiments irritate the lining of the esophagus and stomach and can also cause stomach acid to leak into the esophagus. The extra acid can cause hiccups.
9 eat slowly
Not chewing your food properly can lead to hiccups.
10 Drink with moderation
Alcoholic beverages can cause simultaneous irritation of the esophagus and stomach. In addition, in the long run it damages the coating of the supply pipes.
Not only is the digestive system irritated by alcohol, but large sips of it cause the esophagus to expand rapidly, leading to hiccups.
Check also: Do you know why we hiccup?
