Treatment for Hiccoughs

Most cases need no treatment as a bout of hiccups usually soon goes.

Popular remedies that are said to stop a short bout of hiccups include the following. But note - these are based on anecdotes and individual experiences. It is not clear how effective they are as they have not been tested by research trials.

* First, block off all airways by putting fingers in your ears and blocking your nostrils. Then, take a sip or two of water from a glass. It is possible to do this alone (looks a bit silly - but is possible) but you may find it easier with an assistant.
* Sipping iced water.
* Swallowing granulated sugar.
* Biting on a lemon or tasting vinegar.
* Breath holding, breathing fast, or breathing into a paper bag.
* Gasping after a sudden fright, or sneezing.
* Pulling your knees up to your chest and/or leaning forward to compress the chest.
* Using a technique called the 'Valsalva manoeuvre'. (The Valsalva manoeuvre means trying to push your breath out while you hold your throat and voice box closed.) The way to do this is to take a deep breath in, then keep the air inside you while pushing with your muscles as if to force the air out. This is like 'pushing' in childbirth or 'straining' on the toilet.

Source: Net