Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Hiccups
Hiccups, which are caused by irregular contractions of the diaphragm muscle, may occasionally prove troublesome. Although there have been many home remedies recommended over the years, including drinking large amounts of water and startling the sufferer, research suggests that one-half teaspoon (3ml) of dry sugar placed on the back of the tongue is the most effective treatment.
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2 comments:
I have seen several things work to resolve hiccups. One is to bite on a lemon or a lime. The second is a bit more severe and that is to make the person gag hard. Working on a neuroscience unit one neurosurgeon use to order placing a suction catheter to induce gagging, and to our surprise it worked for several hours and sometimes for days.
thanks for that info katydyd922. =) I have got to try the lemon.
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