hiccough

Hiccough ( Hiccups ) is a type of myoclonus , which repeated seizures of the diaphragm , which is quickly followed by closure of the glottis that emit noise .
The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the chest to the abdomen .
Glottis is the opening between the vocal cords which regulate the air stream to the lungs .


CAUSE


Hiccough is a kind of myoclonus , which repeated seizures of the diaphragm , which is quickly followed by closure of the glottis that emit noise .
The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the chest to the abdomen .
Glottis is the opening between the vocal cords which regulate the air stream to the lungs .


SYMPTOMS


There was the sound that occurs due to muscle spasms of the diaphragm , followed by closure of the glottis .


Diagnosis


Diagnosis based on symptoms .


TREATMENT


# To stop hiccup can do the following actions : Holding the breath , hold your breath because the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood increases , so the hiccup stopped .
# Breathing in a paper bag .
# Drink a glass of cold water or munch dry bread or shaved ice .
# Attractive tongue or gently rub the eyeball .


Hiccough a lasting require more intensive treatment .
Yan drugs used were scopolamine , prochlorperazine , chlorpromazine , baclofen , metoclopramide and valproate .


PREVENTION


You may be able to decrease the frequency of short-term hiccups hiccups by avoiding common triggers , such as :


1 . Eating large meals
2 . Drinking carbonated beverages or alcohol
3 . Sudden temperature changes