Hiccups

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Medical Name:  Singultus

 

Description

Hiccups are a type of Digestive System disorder involving abrupt involuntary lowering of the diaphragm and closure of the sound-producing folds at the upper end of the Trachea.  This action produces the sound that is characteristic of Hiccups as the breath is drawn in.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Hiccups

Smart Drugs

 Piracetam may alleviate Hiccups.  [1]

 

These Foods/Herbs may Alleviate Hiccups

Herbs

 Lavender (leaves chewed) reputedly alleviate Hiccups (according to anecdotal reports). 

 Peppermint (2 - 3 drops of Peppermint Oil placed on the tongue) reputedly halts Hiccups. 

 Spearmint (tea) reputedly alleviates Hiccups. 

 

Processed Foods

 Chocolate may alleviate Hiccups (according to anecdotal reports). 

 

Causes of Hiccups

Digestive System Ailments

 Hiccups may be caused by Indigestion.

 

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