Hiccups are not said to be a serious illness, but if you burp frequently on some special occasions, it will make you embarrassed. Drinking water and holding your breath seem to have no effect. In our hospital, if hiccups cannot be cured, an acupuncture doctor will be called for consultation. Acupuncture is very effective in treating hiccups, and it can usually be stopped in just one session. If you can't stop your hiccups at home, just press the Zuanzhu point for 1 minute and you'll be done!
Acupoint selection: The Zhuanzhu point is located on the inside of the eyebrows.
When using manual pressure on the Cuanzhu acupoint to treat hiccups, first bite your upper lip with your lower teeth, then use the tip of your index finger to point the acupoint in a circle and massage it vigorously in a circle. Press for 60 seconds each time until you feel soreness and swelling.
Comments: Many people can stop hiccups immediately after such stimulation. Little knowledge
When a person frowns, there will be many vertical wrinkles where the bamboo points are touched, just like bamboos arranged there, so it is called "touching bamboo". This acupoint is a special acupoint for treating hiccups, and it also has the function of treating eye diseases. Other acupoints for stopping hiccups
The Neiguan point on the arm is also an acupoint that is often used to treat hiccups.
Select the acupoint Neiguan acupoint in the middle of the horizontal crease of the wrist, two fingers transverse to the direction of the elbow, in the depression between the two large tendons.
When burping, place the thumb of one hand on the Neiguan point and press it hard for 5 seconds until you feel soreness. Repeat 5 to 10 times. These things should be avoided
Eating irregularly, eating cold food, or eating too much can easily lead to hiccups.
Thinking too much, suppressing emotions, sulking, etc. can also cause hiccups. Tips
You can also try these methods;
Use a cotton swab to stimulate the junction of the hard and soft parts of the palate.
Eat a spoonful of sugar.
Hold your breath and drink water.
Pull the tongue hard.
Chew and swallow dry bread.
Press your knees slightly against your chest.
Rinse your throat with water.
Suck on crushed ice cubes. Special reminder
Hiccups are a symptom that can be caused by many diseases. Various diseases of the organs around the diaphragm can stimulate the diaphragm muscle, causing hiccups. Gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastric cancer, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis, etc. can cause hiccups; inflammation and tumors of liver, gallbladder, pancreas and other organs can also cause hiccups; lung cancer and even tuberculosis can also cause hiccups. Sometimes, taking some drugs, such as hormones and chemotherapy drugs, can also cause hiccups. If hiccups persist for a long time, you should go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to determine the cause.