Hiccup
Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[citation needed] Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about a quarter of a second later by closure of the vocal cords, which results in the "hic" sound.
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Other names | Singultus, hiccough, synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF) |
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Specialty | Otorhinolaryngology |
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.[1] Medical treatment is occasionally necessary in cases of chronic hiccups.[2]