Often when you get hiccups, you must have heard people say that someone must be remembering you. Usually when you get hiccups, people believe this and start repeating the names of those people in their mind, then they can remember you. This belief related to hiccups (Causes of hiccups) is very good to make the mind happy, but the reality is exactly the opposite. Actually, the reason behind hiccups is not remembering someone, but science (Causes of hiccups). If we say in the language of science, hiccups occur due to the repeated spasms of your diaphragm. Come, today in this article we will tell you about this science behind hiccups (Hiccups myths and facts)-

What causes hiccups?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, hiccups are often nothing more than a temporary annoyance. If you eat too fast or drink fizzy pop, you may suddenly have a bout of hiccups. These are repeated spasms of your diaphragm, which are accompanied by a "hic" sound that comes from your vocal cords closing.

Your diaphragm is a thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. It moves downward when you breathe in and upward when you breathe out. So when you get hiccups, two things happen-

• Your diaphragm suddenly pulls down between breaths, causing you to draw in air rapidly.
• The glottis (the space between your vocal cords) suddenly closes to prevent more air from coming in.

Types of hiccups

Generally, there are many types of hiccups, which are classified based on how long they last:-

• Transient/temporary hiccups – These last for a few seconds or minutes.
• Persistent hiccups – these last for more than 48 hours, up to a month.
• Intractable hiccups- This type of hiccups persists for more than a month.
• Recurrent hiccups- In this condition, the hiccups keep occurring again and again every few minutes.

Are all hiccups normal?

Hiccups usually go away on their own without any treatment. However, some people may have hiccups that last longer than normal. If you have hiccups that last for more than two days, you should contact a doctor immediately. This may be a sign of a serious condition that may require medical care.

Follow these remedies to get rid of hiccups-

• Hold your breath for a moment.
• Drink cold water.
• Put pressure on your eyes.
• Pull your tongue.
• Eat a lemon.
• Breathe into a paper bag (not plastic).
• Swallow a spoonful of sugar.
• Drink ice water or gargle.