Facing sudden hiccups? Here's what you can do

Hiccups start suddenly and may persist for a long time. Here are some home remedies you can try to stop them.

Updated on: Dec 24, 2021 9:56 AM IST

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Often after having food, hiccups start in people. Even after drinking water and taking long breaths, they do not stop. We have listed a few home remedies you can try to keep them in control. 

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Hiccups may come due to several reasons. Health experts believe that the primary reason of hiccups is the reduction in the level of oxygen in the body. Having food faster, drinking carbonated water, having spicy food, drinking alcohol and undergoing depression are some of the reasons of getting hiccups.

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Drink water - One of the easiest home remedies in curing hiccups is drinking lots of water. For some people, drinking cold water helps, while some people find the cure in drinking warm water.

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Keep your tongue out - In case the hiccups do not stop after drinking water, try keeping the tongue out. This creates pressure in the muscles of the throat and stops the hiccups.

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Massage the neck - In case you have someone for company, ask them to massage the area near to the neck. This helps in stimulating the blood circulation the throat-neck region, and helps in raising the oxygen level, thereby stopping the hiccups.

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Eat butter - In case the other remedies do not work, try having a spoon of butter. Having a spoonful of sugar also helps. Fat helps in stopping the hiccups.

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Massage the hand - Massage one palm with your other thumb. This helps in stopping the hiccups.

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Distract yourself - Often distracting your mind to some other activity such as cooking, playing games may help in stopping the hiccups.