208 The Science of Hiccups

The Body Nerd Show

Let's talk about something we've all experienced: Hiccups. They can strike at any age, and for most of us, they're just an annoying inconvenience.

But have you ever wondered what actually causes hiccups? Or if the old tricks of holding your breath or drinking water actually work?

In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into the weird science of hiccups.

Did you know that premature infants can spend up to 2.5% of their time hiccupping, and that the world record for hiccups is 68 years? 😱

As a total body nerd, I'm 100% fascinated by the physiology of hiccups. And by the end of this episode, you will be too.

You’ll learn:

• The anatomy of the hiccup
• Common causes
• And the best way to get rid of them

All the links:

• Hiccups: a common problem with some unusual causes and cures. Br J Gen Pract. 2016.)
• An experimental study of hiccup. Brain. 1970
• A phylogenetic hypothesis for the origin of hiccough. Bioessays. 2003 Feb
• [The Curious Case of Charles Osborne, Who Hiccupped for 68 Years Straight](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-curious-case-of-charles-osborne-who-hiccuped-for-68-years-straight-180980232/#:~:text=He'd had plenty of,confirmed by Guinness World Records.)
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