Why Do We Get ‘Hiccups’ When We Eat Too Fast?

Hiccups happen when we eat too fast because our tummy gets full and sends a message to our brain. Imagine you're drinking water really quickly, your tummy feels like it's being squeezed, and that makes your diaphragm (the muscle you use to breathe) go into a little dance. That dance is what causes the hiccup sound!

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Examples

  1. Eating a big sandwich in one bite, crunch, and suddenly you're hiccuping like a robot.
  2. Drinking soda too fast makes your tummy feel like it's popping out, causing hiccups.
  3. A child finishes their meal quickly and starts hiccuping while laughing.

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