I've had this "burning" question for a few days now. What, exactly, are the hiccups?
According to the Mayo Clinic, hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm. I guess we already knew that. The spasm causes your vocal cords to close suddenly. That's what makes the "hic" sound.
Why do we get hiccups? Well, we already know from experience that things such as sodas, eating too much, swallowing air, and too much alcohol can cause them. But I didn't know that sudden changes in temperature can also cause them. Did you?
Ideas to get rid of hiccups: Hold your breath, breathe in a paper bag, sip cold water, press on your eyes (closed, I'm sure), pull on your tongue, bite a lemon, or swallow a spoonful of sugar. (Hey, it helps the medicine go down, right?)
Mayo Clinic also says that you should consult a doctor if you have hiccups for 48 hours. 48 HOURS!? Wouldn't that be awful? That's too long! So that was my burning question for today. Moving along now...
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