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How do you get rid of the hiccups?

How do you get rid of the hiccups?

The hiccups usually go away on their own. Impatient? Try these tips.

Everyone has the hiccups from time to time; repeated, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm. It usually goes away on its own, but you can try these (not scientifically proven) tips to stop the hiccups.

How to stop the hiccups

  • Change your breathing:startle, hold your breath for as long as possible or breathe in and out quickly.
  • Breathing in a paper bag also seems to help; exhaled air contains more carbon dioxide than normal air. This allows the diaphragm to relax.
  • Suck on an ice cream for ten to fifteen minutes.
  • Suck on a piece of lemon.
  • Put a teaspoon of granulated sugar on the back of your tongue and swallow the sugar.

Prevent the hiccups

Avoid eating too much and too quickly, carbonated drinks and too much alcohol.