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Scholars of the Org

What causes hic-ups?

Re: Scholars of the Org

It's air bouncing off a diaphragm in your throat or something, that's closed itself incorrectly.

That's what I think it is anyway, I could just Wikipedia, but so could you.

Re: Scholars of the Org

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Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker (Post 2520592)

What causes hic-ups?

Sudden shocks, eating too quickly etc...

Or were you looking for a slightly more technical explanation? :D

Re: Scholars of the Org

Well I haven't had a sudden shock or eaten anything yet but I have them.With regard to the diaphragm answer why,what causes it.
I can't find a medically sound answer.

Re: Scholars of the Org

the position of the moon in relation to Uranus

Re: Scholars of the Org

too many tootie frooties ;)

Re: Scholars of the Org

Hic-cups are caused by your diaphragm spasm-ing same as any other muscle spasm just it happens to be inside and makes your lungs do funny things.

Re: Scholars of the Org

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Originally Posted by nhs

hiccups occur when your diaphragm (the thin layer of muscle that separates your chest cavity from your abdomen) suddenly and involuntarily contracts (tightens).
As your diaphragm contracts, it causes you to breathe in air very quickly. The incoming air is stopped when your glottis (the opening between your vocal cords) closes suddenly, producing the characteristic sound of a hiccup.
short-term hiccups

most cases of hiccups occur for no apparent reason. Everyone experiences a short bout of hiccups from time to time. This is perfectly normal and nothing to be concerned about.

The most common causes of short-term hiccups are:

consuming large amounts of alcohol
excessive smoking
a bloated stomach – usually as a result of eating or drinking too quickly
a sudden change in room temperature
a sudden change in the temperature inside your stomach

sometimes, short-term hiccups may also occur as a result of:

shock
stress – the feeling of being under pressure
excitement

Re: Scholars of the Org

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2520634)

too many tootie frooties ;)

Hmmmmmmm.

I get hiccups from eating McDonalds (not had one for a while, honest) but when I wolf a burger & then sip a fizzy drink, I hiccup (pretty much every time).
I think it's something to do with trapped air.

As an aside, my 4 year old calls them 'pick ups' and often exclaims 'Daddy, I've got pick-ups' then tries to convince me he has hiccups by quickly saying 'pick-up' repeatedly.