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Persistant hiccups - #19194
Natalie
What can be dome for someone who has persistant hiccups for over a year All the test that were done todate ,show cause Its comes abt 3 to 4 days none stop mau get a lil ez n then comes back....person feels it more on d throat .....
Age: 48
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Could you please share more details about your diet, lifestyle, and any possible triggers you may have noticed for the hiccups? Do you experience any other digestive or respiratory issues, such as bloating, acidity, or difficulty swallowing? Are there any emotional or psychological stressors in your life? Additionally, are there any significant changes in your daily routine or underlying conditions, like GERD or any chronic illness, that could be contributing to the hiccups?
In Ayurveda, persistent hiccups are often seen as an imbalance in the Vata dosha, particularly in the region of the throat and digestive system. This condition can arise due to stress, anxiety, or digestive disturbances, leading to improper movement of the prana (vital energy) in the body. Herbal remedies like Ajwain (Carom seeds), Ginger, and Triphala might help balance the digestive fire and reduce the frequency of hiccups. Brahmi and Ashwagandha can also be considered for calming the mind and addressing any nervous system imbalance.
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Hello Natalie, recurrent hiccups for over a year may indicate Vata imbalance or bloacked vata affecting the nervous system and diaphragm. Since all tests show no cause, it could be due to irritation of the vagus or phrenic nerve, acid reflux, or stress-related issues.
Try warm ginger tea or sip lukewarm water frequently to relax the diaphragm. Haritaki churna (1/2 tsp with warm water at night) can help if digestion is involved. Nasya therapy (Anu tailam 2 drops in each nostril daily) may help calm nerve irritation. Light abdominal massage with warm castor oil before bed can also be beneficial.
Has the patient noticed any triggers like specific foods, stress, or posture? Is there any burping, bloating, or acid reflux along with the hiccups? If symptoms persist, Panchakarma therapy like Virechana or Basti may be needed for deeper detox and nervous system balance.
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Oh wow, dealing with persistent hiccups for over a year sounds really frustrating. From an Ayurvedic perspective, let's dive into some potential roots and see what can help. Often, persistent hiccups could be linked to a Vata imbalance, particularly in the prana vayu or udana vayu which governs the throat and respiration.
First off, grounding and warming qualities can help stabilize Vata. Try incorporating warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper into your diet. They’ll not just help with Vata but can also enhance your agni, or digestive fire, which might be slightly off balance too. You could try sipping on ginger tea throughout the day – fresh ginger, sliced, boiled in water for 5-10 minutes, and then sip it warm. See if that makes any difference.
Next, think about lifestyle things. Regularity really helps with balancing Vata, so nourishing, regular meals at consistent times, and a stable sleep pattern could be beneficial. Getting gentle exercise like yoga, especially poses that focus on the throat and neck like sarvangasana (shoulder stand) or matsyasana (fish pose), creates a kind of healing flow through the throat area.
Breathing exercises might offer some relief. Practicing alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) can calm the mind and reduce Vata, bringing a sense of calm to the entire system. It’s that calming influence which might help curb the hiccups’ cycle.
There’s some calming teas like tulsi or chamomile that relax the system too, and subtle daily oil massage with warm sesame oil could work wonders for grounding Vata, applied gently over your body before bathing.
That said, given how persistent this is, don’t hesitate to revisit medical professionals for fresh insights – sometimes a new perspective might reveal something overlooked.
Hope this gives you a bit of relief, let me know if you try any of these. Take care, alright?
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