How To Get Rid of Hiccups

Hold your breath

This can help to reset the diaphragm, which is the muscle that causes hiccups. Hold your breath for as long as you can comfortably.

Drink water from the opposite side of the glass

This can help to stimulate the vagus nerve, which can help to stop hiccups.

Eat a teaspoon of sugar.

This can help to coat the back of the throat and stop the hiccups.

Pinch your nose and drink water.

This can help to increase the pressure in your chest and stop the hiccups.

Suck on a lemon wedge.

The acidity of the lemon can help to stop the hiccups.

Gargle with water

This can help to stimulate the vagus nerve and stop the hiccups.

Yawn

Yawning can help to reset the diaphragm and stop the hiccups.

Get scared

This may seem counterintuitive, but being scared can sometimes help to stop hiccups.

Hold a cold compress on your forehead

This can help to relax the muscles and stop the hiccups.

Get a massage

A massage can help to relax the muscles and stop the hiccups.

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