How Do I Get Rid of the Hiccups?

For most people, hiccups usually last a few minutes and are not a medical concern. However, if your hiccups last longer than two days, they’re considered chronic. They’re also referred to as persistent if they last over two days, but end within one month.

Some illnesses for which continuing hiccups may be a symptom include: pleurisy of the diaphragm, pneumonia, uremia, alcoholism, disorders of the stomach or esophagus, and bowel diseases. Hiccups may also be associated with pancreatitis, pregnancy, bladder irritation, liver cancer or hepatitis.

Do

1. breathe into a paper bag (do not put it over your head)
2. pull your knees up to your chest and lean forward.
3. sip ice-cold water.
4. swallow some granulated sugar.
5. bite on a lemon or taste vinegar.
6. hold your breath for a short time.

Hiccups. They can be annoying or embarrassing, but we typically don’t think of them as concerning. They’re usually short-lived, although in rare cases, they can persist. When they last more than a of couple days, or if other symptoms occur at their onset, they can be a sign of a more serious medical condition.

1. Hold your breath and swallow three times.
2. Breathe into a paper bag but stop before you get lightheaded!
3. Drink a glass of water quickly.
4. Swallow a teaspoon of sugar.
5. Pull on your tongue.
6. Gargle with water.

The most common triggers for hiccups that last less than 48 hours include: Drinking carbonated beverages. Drinking too much alcohol. Eating too much. Excitement or emotional stress. Sudden temperature changes.

Most people have bouts of hiccups from time to time. In most cases they start for no apparent reason, last a short while and then stop. Sometimes they are due to: Sudden excitement or emotional stress. A temporary swollen stomach caused by overeating or eating too fast, drinking fizzy drinks, or swallowing air.

Most cases of hiccups resolve themselves in a short time, and rarely are a medical emergency. See your doctor if hiccups last more than 3 hours, or if they disturb your eating or sleeping habits. Seek medical attention if hiccups are associated with: abdominal pain, fever, shortness of breath,…

Hiccups often occur when the nerve that controls the diaphragm becomes irritated. The following commonly cause hiccups: Food eaten too fast, or a full stomach. Alcohol, or carbonated liquids such as soda. Emotional excitement, such as feeling nervous or stressed.