Question 1

i have been hiccuping non stop everyday for the past 2 years. its getting more frequent and even painful at times. i did an endoscopy and they said nothing was wrong. its annoying to me and anyone around me i just need answers.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: An ultrasound of your diaphragms may reveal a possible cause of your symptoms.

Question 2

why can't i stop hiccuping?

Accepted Answer

Find cause: Continuous hiccuping can be due to anything from disease irritating the diaphragm to a medication side effect to a goiter pressing on the phrenic nerve to neurologic disease. I am going to assume you are not an uncontrolled diabetic or in kidney failure. A physician's office visit is in order.

Question 3

what causes hiccups?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm : Irritation of the diaphragm causes hiccups. Usually due to swallowed air, but it can be a sign of a more serious problem and should be seen if it persists.

Question 4

hiccup for 3 weekes?

Accepted Answer

Hiccups: Hiccups for three weeks are not good. You already gave one reason of  overeating. Cut down on your eating. Chew properly. No carbonated drinks,  alcohol, or spicy foods. You have to see your doctor to evaluate your diaphragm and nerve, and medication to stop them.

Question 5

how to stop hiccups?

Accepted Answer

Hiccups: Hiccups rarely tend to be persistent. If they are ; affecting your quality of life, you should see your doctor. Hiccups is not a disease but a symptom. Treatment includes specialized medications such as baclofen. It is important to first find out the cause of hiccups.

Question 6

what causes a hiccup?

Accepted Answer

Hiccup: The most common triggers for short-term hiccups include:
eating too much
drinking carbonated beverages
drinking too much alcohol
sudden temperature changes
excitement or emotional stress.

Question 7

why do people hiccup?

Accepted Answer

Spasm: A hiccup is a sudden involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. They can happen if the phrenic nerve (the one that innervates the diaphragm) is irritated, but most often we have no idea why hiccups occur.

Question 8

what do hiccups mean?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Common triggers for short-term hiccups: 
eating too much, alcohol and  carbonated beverages, sudden temperature changes, excitement or emotional stress. 
Hiccups lasting more than 48 hours are concerning--many many causes. This needs consultation with your doc.
If you like details..Follow this link
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/hiccups/ds00975/dsection=causes
good luck to you...

Question 9

why do hiccups occur ?

Accepted Answer

It's Normal: Most babies get hiccups frequently in the first 2-3 months, especially after eating. They usually bother the parents much more than the child, and no treatment is required. However, if you feel your baby is uncomfortable, and you can get him to latch on to the breast or bottle, a few more swallows of milk usually helps them resolve.

Question 10

how to remove hiccups?

Accepted Answer

Home remedies : May provide relief: breathe into a paper bag, gargle with ice water, hold your breath, sip cold water. If an underlying medical condition is causing hiccups, treatment of that illness may eliminate the hiccups. Drugs may treat long-term hiccups: Chlorpromazine (an antipsychotic),  Metoclopramide (anti-nausea drug); Baclofen (muscle relaxant). 
Some suggest acupuncture & hypnosis.

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