Why Do You Get Hiccups?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Hyperventilation
Hyperventilation is a condition where the patient begins to breathe much more quickly than usual. Common causes of the condition include panic, anxiety, using stimulants, bleeding, pain, lung conditions, heart conditions, and being at a high altitude.
It does have the potential to be very serious and emergency medical assistance should be considered. You can try to ease hyperventilation yourself at home by breathing into a paper bag, and/or trying to hold your breath. Hyperventilation causes a number of symptoms including, but not limited to, sweating, bloating, vision changes, headaches, and fainting. It can lead to sudden imbalances in the body’s metabolism, and this can lead to hiccups.
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