The Mystery of Hiccups

Everyone’s had them those annoying, random hiccups! But what actually causes them?

Hiccups start when your diaphragm the muscle that helps you breathe suddenly contracts by mistake.

That quick contraction forces air into your lungs, and your vocal cords snap shut

that’s the “ hic” sound! Hiccups can be triggered by eating too fast,

drinking soda, or even sudden excitement. Holding your breath, drinking water,

or breathing into a paper bag can reset your diaphragm. So next time

hiccups strike, just remember it’s your body’s little breathing glitch!