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2024-04-30 23:19:50
Between the organs of the rib cage and the digestive system is a muscle responsible for helping the lungs to breathe. It’s over shoutedwhich is controlled by the nervous system and works unintentionally. It contracts during inhalation to allow the lungs to increase their volume, and relaxes during exhalation.
Certain changes in the functioning of the body can irritate the nerves which controls it and causes the muscle to suffer sudden and uncontrolled spasms. According to experts from Mayo Clinic, “These spasms in the diaphragm cause the vocal cords to close suddenly and produce the ‘ip’ sound.” This process is called hiccup.
The reasons are different and usually goes away on its ownbut if it is the result of certain conditions and conditions Can last for a long time.
As mentioned above, these are diaphragm spasms generated by a shortness of breathafter which rapid constriction of the glottis to prevent too much air from entering the vocal cords. This is how the characteristic of hiccups. In some people who suffer from constant hiccups, the spasms may occur without generating sounds.
Irritation of the nerves that control it causes constant muscle flinching. These fibers form a pathway for the transmission of nerve impulses recurring arcs. Oh Cleveland Clinic explain: “The recurrent arcs manage involuntary functions from her body. These are processes that you do not consciously control (such as breathing, digestion and heart rate).
The main causes of diaphragm spasms depend on whether transient hypo or continuous.
In the case of the temporary, there may not be a defined reason, but certain actions are usually motivated. Some change the digestive or respiratory systemwhich causes consequences on the diaphragm, for example: eating quickly, eating a large amount of food, the temperature of the food being very cold or hot, swallowing air, drinking carbonated drinks, smoking or drinking alcohol.
If it is a persistent type of hiccups, the causes are usually related diseases or health conditions. From the American Cancer Society they comment in particular chemotherapy medications They cause hiccups as a side effect. They clarify that too tumors in the esophagus, the lungs, the liver, the pancreas, the kidneys or the colon, may be responsible for continuous spasms.
It is another influential condition frequent heartburn caused by stomach acid reflux. This leads to complications, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can also cause persistent hiccups.
Conditions affecting the nervous, digestive or respiratory systems can cause diaphragm spasms for long periods of time, and cause inconvenience when you breathe, sleep, swallow and speak.
The experts of it The National Health Service the United States to clarify that temporary hiccups usually stops on its own. But if you want to stop it faster, they recommend taking some of the following actions, although they warn that they may not be effective for everyone:
- Look into a paper bag (not over your head, just around your mouth).
- Drink cold water.
- Sugar swallow.
- Raise your knees to your chest and lean forward.
- Lemon bite.
- Hold your breath for a short time.
Cases of continuous hypos should be treated by a health professional, since medication may be required.
Experts recommend seeking medical attention if the spasms do not subside. after 48 hoursor if from High intensity. The prevalence of hiccups over time may mean that you are suffering from a disease that needs to be diagnosed.
Some cases of persistent hiccups last up to a month. When this limit is exceeded, a “inevitable peaks”. Both types must be treated by health professionals who will assign the corresponding medications depending on the cause of the hiccups. Doctors will do a series of tests to reach a diagnosis may include blood tests, endoscopy, x-rays and CT scans.
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