Why Do You Get Hiccups?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. What Are Hiccups?
In order to answer why we get hiccups it will help first if we explain what they are. Our diaphragm is a muscle that is found just below the lungs. When we need to take in more air, the diaphragm pulls down, drawing the air in. In order to breathe out, the diaphragm will relax allowing the air to exit the lungs.
This process will be repeated continuously, ensuring that we have a constant supply of fresh air being delivered to the lungs. Hiccups are caused when the diaphragm pulls down suddenly, drawing in air quickly. This causes the windpipe to snap shut, and this results in the hiccup sound we all know so well.
