Why do people hiccup?
Hiccup, as you know, is not a pleasant phenomenon. Many are even annoyed when they can not stop hiccups. But does everyone know what a hiccup is, and why do people hiccup? From a scientific point of view, a hiccup is a process in the body when it needs to get rid of the burden of the vagus nerve. Consider our anatomy ...
Why people hiccup
So, the whole thing, as we said, in the wanderingnerve. Where is he located? The so-called vagus nerve originates in the thorax and passes into the abdominal, very closely adhering to the esophagus. Together with the esophagus the vagus nerve passes through an extremely narrow opening in the diaphragm, which separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity. And after the vagus nerve goes to the stomach and the rest of the organs of the abdominal cavity. The task of the vagus nerve is to connect many internal organs of the person with the central nervous system (CNS).
Knowing such details of our anatomy, you are nowyou can understand why people hiccup. Remember, we talked about a very narrow hole in the diaphragm area? This is precisely the center of the birth of hiccups. People hiccup when the vagus nerve is injured, that is, it presses and is irritated.
Causes:
- In the case when a person quickly eats, rushes, and through the esophagus, large pieces of food pass.
- Binge eating.
- Inconvenient position.
- A fright and a sharp breath.
- Freezing, especially in young children.
It turns out that hiccups - this is a protective reactionorganism. When the vagus nerve contracts, there may be a disruption in the functions of the internal organs. That's why our body reacts quickly and sends a signal to the central nervous system. And it activates the diaphragmatic nerve, which is responsible for the reduction of the diaphragm by powerful and sharp movements. If you hear a sound with hiccups, you know, this is the result of a sharp closing of the glottis. Hiccups are an unconditioned reflex, that is, we can not consciously control this.
How to get rid of hiccups
Why people hiccup, now it's understandable. And despite the fact that hiccup is a protective reaction of the body, the process is not pleasant and you want to get rid of it. How to help your body:
- Try to inhale as deeply as possible and hold your breath.
- Try to stretch.
- Slowly and deeply breathe.
- Drink sweet water in small quick gulps (you need at least 12 drinks), do not breathe.
- Close the palms behind your back between the shoulder blades. Bend and drink the water in small sips. Here you can not do without an assistant. Be careful and careful not to choke.
To cure a hiccough is not possible! This means is not proved, there are many disputes around it. And small children are not allowed to be frightened at all. From hiccups, perhaps, get rid of, but get other ailments, and more terrible.
And the methods described above are effective, since theycontribute to reducing pressure on the vagus nerve in that narrow esophageal aperture of the diaphragm. After the pressure from the nerve goes away, hiccups and trail has caught a cold! Hiccups can last approximately 5 to 15 minutes.
