Hiccup

Understand hiccups
Hiccups occur because there is an accidental diaphragm contraction followed by a "hik" sound. Hiccup usually stops on its own. However, in some people, hiccups can last more than 48 hours and can even occur for months.
Additional explanation
The symptoms

Hiccups are symptoms of a condition or disease. Hiccups usually come with a feeling of tightness in the chest, stomach and throat, usually accompanied by a "hike" sound
The cause

The most common causes of hiccups that last less than 48 hours are:

Drink soft drinks
Excessive alcohol consumption
Too much to eat
Too happy or sad
Chewing gum or gum

Whereas hiccups that last more than 48 hours include:

Nerve damage or irritation
Central nervous system disorders
Metabolic disorders and drugs
Brain disorders such as strokes, inflammation and brain tumors.
Mental disorders
Heart problems
Digestive system disorders such as peptic ulcers, gastric cancer and intestinal obstruction

Hiccups can be triggered by drugs such as sedatives, anesthetics or anesthetics, chemotherapy drugs and dexamethasone.
diagnosis

Hiccups may disappear on their own, so they don't need to be treated, but if the hiccups last more than 48 hours or even for several days, you should know.

Consult your doctor about hiccups that occur. It is very likely that the doctor will do a physical examination, in the form of a nervous examination, and several other organs such as the heart and heart.
treatment
The doctor will examine the patient's condition in advance to determine whether the hiccups are caused by health problems or certain medications. If the hiccups are caused by health problems or medication, the doctor will replace it. However, if there are no obvious causes and hiccups are already in a serious condition, the doctor can then prescribe medication for the patient to stop the hiccups.
prevention

To prevent hiccups, you can do the following:

Drinking water
Take a deep breath
Keep calm
Eat hot water

If the hiccups do not disappear, the doctor will give medication to reduce diaphragm contraction. Hiccups can cause complications in the form of discomfort, stomach acid rises to the throat, difficulty sleeping, and even difficulty eating.
Doctor's information
When to see a doctor?

Make an appointment immediately with your doctor if you have hiccups for more than 48 hours or if the hiccups are so annoying that it causes problems eating, sleeping or breathing.
What should be prepared before consulting a doctor

Be sure to ask if there is anything that needs to be done first, including what seems to be related to the symptoms, to prepare a list of questions to make the visit more effective. The following things can be done when visiting a doctor, namely:

How to relieve hiccups?
Are there medicines to take?
What are some accompanying diseases that I might know about?

What will the doctor do during the consultation?

The doctor may ask you a number of questions and you must provide clear information so that the doctor can diagnose better. The following questions can be asked: