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Hiccup
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| Hiccup | |
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| Other names | Singultus, hiccough, synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF) |
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| Specialty | Otorhinolaryngology  |
A hiccup (scientific name singultus, from Latin for "sob, hiccup"; also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc.[1] Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about a quarter of a second later by closure of the epiglottis[citation needed], a structure inside of the throat, which results in the "hic" sound.
Hiccups may occur individually, or they may occur in bouts. The rhythm of the hiccup, or the time between hiccups, tends to be relatively constant. A bout of hiccups generally resolves itself without intervention, although many home remedies are often used to attempt to shorten the duration.[2] Medical treatment is occasionally necessary in cases of chronic hiccups.[3]
- ^ Chang, F. Y.; Lu, C. L. (2012). "Hiccup: Mystery, Nature and Treatment". Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 18 (2): 123–130. doi:10.5056/jnm.2012.18.2.123. PMC 3325297. PMID 22523721.
- ^ "Hiccups". Home Remedies. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ^ "Hiccups – Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
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