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Dear Dr. Gott: I’ve read many “cures” for hiccups in your column. I remember how my mother taught me to cure my younger siblings of hiccups when they were babies by touching the tip of the tongue with a little sugar. This would cause a sharp intake of breath, and that seemed to do the trick. Later I learned about scaring someone to stop the hiccups, then about drinking water while holding the ears, etc.

all of these seem to have one thing in common — a deliberate interruption of the breathing pattern. so why all the drama? You don’t need sugar, water or a third person to intervene when using my preferred method.

Simply take a deep breath and slowly count to 10 (one one-thousand, and so on). If you hiccup during the counting, stop and start all over again. most of the time, this works the first time I do it. If I hiccup during the count, I start over. I’ve never had to do it a third time.

Dear Reader: Hiccups are caused by abnormal contractions of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. They are most commonly triggered by eating too much, sudden temperature changes, emotional stress or excitement, drinking carbonated beverages or too much alcohol.

In most instances hiccups are benign and disappear in a matter of minutes or an hour or two. sometimes they can last for days. Hiccups that last more than 48 hours should be brought to the attention of a physician. They may be the result of nerve damage or irritation such as a sore throat, acid reflux, something touching the eardrum, a tumor, goiter or cyst in the neck. Another possibility is a central nervous system disorder such as meningitis, encephalitis, multiple sclerosis, stroke or a traumatic brain injury. other triggers include a metabolic disorder or drug use, diabetes, kidney failure, an electrolyte imbalance, anesthesia, the use of steroids, tranquilizers, barbiturates or alcoholism.

Dear Dr. Gott: I experience cramping in the legs, thighs and toes, and even my feet turn to the side at times. I have found that when this happens, my lower back and hips are out of alignment. I visit my chiropractor and the cramping stops. I think this is worth a try for those who experience similar cramping rather than taking medication. You have listed other cramping remedies in your column, but none of them have worked for me. I hope my suggestion will help others as much as it has helped me.

Dear Reader: Cramping in the legs and feet can occur when one or more of the spinal vertebrae or discs push against the spinal cord or surrounding nerves. Pain, weakness, numbness and tingling are more common symptoms, however.

Chiropractic manipulation and techniques can be beneficial in relieving or improving symptoms in many cases of back and hip pain. My only concern is that individuals who wish to try this ensure they are seeing a reputable practitioner since, rarely, damage can be done if certain techniques and maneuvers aren’t performed correctly.

Write to Dr. Gott c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., 4th floor, New York, N.Y. 10016.

do they come and go, or do they just stay there until treated with medication?

i use to think that they waxe and wane….

depends, it varies from person to person. although most are treated with some form of prescribed medication, some go for years without.

my experience was medications started it… im off all meds and i still have episodes every now and then… schizo can be audio and visual hallucinations… mine have gotten better without meds because i have learned to adapt… when u see something that ur not sure is real watch other ppls reactions to wat ur seeing if they arent reacting to it then its not there so take a deep breath… hearing things if others arent responding to wat ur hearing then take a deep breath it isnt real… coping with it doesnt mean u have to have meds… it just means figuring out a way to tell wats real and wats not…

How are the symptoms of a lung infection different to lung cancer

Unfortunately the list of symptoms can be applied to both conditions.

The only way to tell would be testing and being able to see the patient would help give clues as to which condition is most likely.

soreness in the chest
hurts when you take a deep breath
coughing up green or yellow phlem
difficulty in breathing
wheezing

It hurts when I cough if I stand up too quickly my head hurts and I feel dizzy, I'm confused of whether it might be the flu or something completely different. Can any one help

the cough can be pnewmonia.Does it hurt when u take a deep breath also? if so u need a chest xray. you could be anemic if you get dizzy when you get up. try getting up slower.How long has it been since you have had bloodwork done at the docs office? Also bronchitis hurts and burns the chest when you cough, drink lots of water.I would go see the doctor with all this crazy flu stuff going on. dont take chances

i think it sounds like the flu.. i used to get it! to be safe see the doctor!

mine plz
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