What can be done to stop hiccups?
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Hiccups are gulping sounds caused by involuntary spasms of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the chest and abdomen and helps with breathing. Hiccups can be triggered if you eat too much or too fast, consume very hot or cold foods and beverages, or drink carbonated beverages. Other causes include cold showers, entering or leaving a hot or cold room, sudden excitement, and stress.
Hiccups are not a serious medical condition and usually disappear on their own within a few minutes. If they last longer than 24 hours, hiccups may be a sign of another condition or injury. You should see your health care provider if you experience prolonged hiccuping.
Home remedies are usually the primary treatment for hiccups, although no one is really sure how well they work. Hiccup home remedies include sneezing, being suddenly frightened, holding your breath, gargling, drinking pineapple juice, drinking water rapidly, sipping ice water, or swallowing dry granulated sugar. These activities may help by altering breathing patterns.
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hold your breath for 30 seconds
drink water upside down inverted thru a napkin. I'm not sure why, but it works.
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Don't laugh!!
Eat some cheese
Drink water.hold your breath.
tickle the back of your throat with a qtip -this works for me every time!
A shallowing a tablespoon of sugar also works if holding your breath doesnt.
stand up, put your head between you legs and swallow water. It has been proven by scientists that that works.
Eat a spoon of sugar,a little salt,or a spoon of peanut butter.
BOO!
Yes. The hiccup-record is from Charles Osbourne( an American farmer) is 68 years. There are many methods. Try them all!
-drink water with sugar - I always use this one
-breath in a paper bag
-put something cold on your neck
-ask someone to say something that will shock you
-pull your tongue back gentlly
-hold your breath for 10 seconds.
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hiccups accure b/c of lack of air innthe lungs. steadt breathing is the best answer
slow and deep breathes thinking about relaxing your breathing pattern. inhale deep then stop hold it for a few seconds then let the air out of your body slowly then repeat as needed.
a spoonful of sugar. hold in it your mouth til its starts to disolve then swallow. works for me every time
Drink a glass of water upside- down. How? Get a glass of half-full water. Bend your head down between your legs with the glass of water and put your mouth on the opposite side of the glass. Bend your head down all the way as you drink the glass of water upside- down. It really works!
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