Culprit of frequent Hiccups

In life, there are really a lot of embarrassing things. Abrupt farting and hiccups must definitely be counted. Especially when talking to people, a hiccup comes up extremely embarrassing.

If the hiccups are frequent or go on for a long period of time without stopping, things may not be that simple and there may be something wrong with your body!

"Hiccups," are the excess unexpelled gas from the stomach that rushes up the throat at a rapid rate.Normally, the hiccups are helping the body to exhaust itself. But there are many causes of hiccups, and sometimes some diseases can cause frequent hiccups that can't be stopped.

The following reasons for frequent Hiccups

1. Bad gastrointestinal function

The gastrointestinal function is not good, and the food cannot be digested completely, which will cause a large amount of food residues to accumulate in the body. These residues are decomposed and fermented under the action of bacteria, and a large amount of gas will be generated. When these gases cannot be discharged through the intestine, It may cause frequent hiccups.

 Therefore, in life, we should try to eat less and eat more meals, do not overeat, control the amount of food eaten each meal. If the frequent hiccups are accompanied by symptoms of abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea, acid reflux and other gastrointestinal discomfort, it is best to seek medical advice in a timely manner.

2. Nervous system diseases

Some friends may be curious, how can this hiccup be related to the nervous system? In fact, frequent hiccups may be one of the precursors to neurological diseases. Some common diseases of the central nervous system, such as encephalitis, brain tumors, and meningitis , can cause the central nervous system to continuously lose control and burp nerves to become dysregulated, which can cause symptoms of hiccups. If you have frequent hiccups, accompanied by headaches, dizziness and other symptoms, you need to pay attention, it is likely to suffer from neurological diseases.

3. Thyroid disease

Thyroid enlargement, thyroid tumors, and thyroid inflammation are common factors that cause hiccups and need to be taken very seriously.

If such symptoms occur, you must pay attention to them. Do not feel that the problem is not big and go to the hospital for a detailed examination in time.