Meaning of Choking According to Javanese Primbon, Also Check the Explanation from the Medical Side

Kapanlagi.com - Javanese Primbon has become part of the culture and beliefs of traditional Javanese society. Javanese Primbon records various phenomena that occur in the human body as a sign, such as choking that often happens during meals. Yes, who would have thought that there is a meaning of choking according to Javanese primbon.

Although in reality, choking is a common experience in everyday life. But Javanese Primbon still records choking as an unusual event that has a special meaning. In society, there are also many people who are curious about the meaning of choking according to Javanese primbon.

Generally, in everyday conversation, when someone chokes, others often say that "someone is talking about them" or that someone is talking about them behind their back. Is that true?

To find out the meaning of choking according to Javanese primbon, just read the following review.

1. Meaning of Choking According to Javanese Primbon

Illustration of the Meaning of Choking According to Javanese Primbon (credit: unsplash)

As mentioned earlier, choking while eating is a common experience. However, Javanese primbon still considers choking as an event that is considered to have special meaning and is often associated with mystical things. According to primbon's view, choking while eating is more than just a physical symptom.

Because there is a meaning of choking according to Javanese primbon. In fact, the meaning or significance of choking is often interpreted as a spiritual message that contains deep meaning. Based on Javanese primbon, choking is believed to be a sign that someone is missing or thinking about our existence and well-being. This is in line with the myth that is prevalent in society that choking means someone else is talking behind our back.

2. Causes of Choking According to Medical Experts

Choking Illustration. (copyright/Canva).

Above, the meaning of choking according to Javanese beliefs has been explained. However, it is clear that the meaning of choking according to Javanese beliefs cannot be proven scientifically. If you are looking for a more scientific and logical explanation about choking, the following explanation may be the answer.

In medical terms, choking occurs when something, usually food, gets stuck in the back of the throat. As a result, a person may have difficulty breathing because the trachea or upper airway is blocked.

In addition, there are still several medical conditions that can increase the risk of choking. According to verywellhealth.com, here are some specific medical conditions or circumstances that can make a person more prone to choking.

- Being a child who is still careless in the process of swallowing food.

- Being an elderly person with a serious illness.

- Having a neurological disorder.

- Having a disease that causes muscle degeneration, such as muscular dystrophy.

- Having a disorder in the esophagus, such as narrowed esophagus due to chronic acid reflux disease (GERD).

- Having a genetic anatomical abnormality that affects the swallowing process (such as cleft lip).

- Injury that affects the swallowing process.

3. Habits or Behaviors that Can Cause Choking

Aside from certain medical conditions or health factors, some habits or behaviors can also increase the risk of choking. Here are some habits or behaviors that should be avoided to prevent choking while eating and to ensure safety while consuming food.

1. Eating Too Quickly

When someone rushes to chew and swallow food, there is a potential risk of choking because the food is not properly processed in the mouth before swallowing.

2. Eating in an Improper Position

Eating in an improper position such as standing, walking, or lying down can also increase the risk of choking. This habit reduces focus while eating, making someone more vulnerable to choking.

3. Not Chewing Food Properly

Not chewing food properly is also risky because food that is not properly broken down can easily enter the throat and cause choking.

4. Consuming alcohol in large amounts.

Consuming alcohol in excessive amounts can also affect the coordination of swallowing food, increasing the risk of choking.

4. How to Overcome Choking

Illustration of How to Overcome Choking (credit: unsplash)

At first glance, choking may seem trivial. In addition, the Javanese belief that choking means "someone is talking about us behind our back" also makes many people underestimate choking.

However, choking should not be taken lightly. Choking can be life-threatening if not immediately addressed. There are several ways to overcome choking. Here are some ways to overcome choking, as reported by hellosehat.com.

1. Try to cough.

When you experience choking, it is recommended to cough vigorously to clear the respiratory tract. If you can still speak, it indicates that your throat is not completely blocked. Although conditions of choking like this are generally not so severe, you may feel uncomfortable and your breathing may be disrupted over time.

In addition, in a choking situation, try to force yourself to laugh out loud. This action aims to encourage the object obstructing the respiratory tract to move up towards the mouth, so that you can remove it more easily. This action can be an effective way to overcome choking and restore normal breathing.

2. Patting the Back

Patting the back can be a way to help others overcome choking. The steps are easy, you can follow the following steps:

- Stand behind the person who is choking.

- Ask the person who is choking to lean forward slightly.

- Pat their back firmly with a clenched fist 5 times.

3. Performing the Heimlich Maneuver

In addition to patting the back, another way to help someone who is choking is by performing the Heimlich maneuver. To overcome choking with this technique, follow these steps:

- Stand behind the person who is choking, then wrap both of your arms around their waist and abdomen.

- Clench your palm and give a strong thrust in the upper abdomen, between the navel and ribcage.

- Push the patient's abdomen forcefully 5 times.

Those are some explanations about the meaning of choking according to Javanese astrology, as well as a more comprehensive explanation from a medical point of view. Hopefully it will be useful and can answer your curiosity all this time.

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