Stop the Hiccup Cycle
This can be done by holding the breath for a few seconds. This is possible because hiccups are associated with reflex action of the diaphragm and so stopping the breath may stop the hiccups.
Change the body position
Sit with the knees folded to the chest in a manner to press the diaphragm. Since hiccups are connected to spasms of the diaphragm the compress may help to reduce the spasms.
Drink a glass of water
Drink a glass of water in a single gulp without stopping. The abdominalmuscles get into action andthe hiccupsmay end. Drinking water with a straw can help in drinking the water quickly.
Try coughing
Coughing forcefully might halt the hiccup reflex because coughing uses intense abdominal muscle power
Try to sneeze
Sneezing also engages abdominal muscles to work, which can break the hiccupping action and may end it. To sneezeby sniffing a little pepper, or walking out into bright sunshine.
Take a sip of vinegar
Strong substances like vinegar or pickle juice can “shock” the body into a bout of hiccups, but if the hiccups are already there it can also stop them.
Apply Ice
Place a small bag of ice on the skin of the upper stomach. The cold will bring changes in the circulation and muscle activity of the area, which can also stop the hiccups.
Distract the brain
Concentration of the brain on a difficult activity can bring an end to the hiccups. Count backwards from 100-1 or sing the alphabets backwards starting from Z
Drink water in an uncomfortable position
Drinking water by bending forward or drinking it from the table without touching the glass will distract the mind and make it concentrate not to spill the water.. The distraction canalso help toend the hiccups.
Eat something sweet
eat a spoonful of sugar every day. The sweet sensation onthe nerve endings of the may work to end the hiccups. Have a teaspoonful of sugar, the sugar overload will pack the most punch.
Bite into a lemon slice
Suck the juice from a lemon slice on which a little sugar is rubbed. This will give a shock to the brain and the hiccups may end.
Peanut butter
Place a big tablespoon of peanut butter in the mouth and hold it for 10 seconds. Then, swallow the peanut butter without chewing. Almond butter or Nutella can also be used instead of peanut butter.
Salt
Swallow a spoon of salt, and take a small sip of water. Take slow breaths and stay relaxed.
Get to burp
Swallow air till the air comes out as a burp comes. This will reset the nerve and lead to the ending of the hiccups.
This can be done by holding the breath for a few seconds. This is possible because hiccups are associated with reflex action of the diaphragm and so stopping the breath may stop the hiccups.
Change the body position
Sit with the knees folded to the chest in a manner to press the diaphragm. Since hiccups are connected to spasms of the diaphragm the compress may help to reduce the spasms.
Drink a glass of water
Drink a glass of water in a single gulp without stopping. The abdominalmuscles get into action andthe hiccupsmay end. Drinking water with a straw can help in drinking the water quickly.
Try coughing
Coughing forcefully might halt the hiccup reflex because coughing uses intense abdominal muscle power
Try to sneeze
Sneezing also engages abdominal muscles to work, which can break the hiccupping action and may end it. To sneezeby sniffing a little pepper, or walking out into bright sunshine.
Take a sip of vinegar
Strong substances like vinegar or pickle juice can “shock” the body into a bout of hiccups, but if the hiccups are already there it can also stop them.
Apply Ice
Place a small bag of ice on the skin of the upper stomach. The cold will bring changes in the circulation and muscle activity of the area, which can also stop the hiccups.
Distract the brain
Concentration of the brain on a difficult activity can bring an end to the hiccups. Count backwards from 100-1 or sing the alphabets backwards starting from Z
Drink water in an uncomfortable position
Drinking water by bending forward or drinking it from the table without touching the glass will distract the mind and make it concentrate not to spill the water.. The distraction canalso help toend the hiccups.
Eat something sweet
eat a spoonful of sugar every day. The sweet sensation onthe nerve endings of the may work to end the hiccups. Have a teaspoonful of sugar, the sugar overload will pack the most punch.
Bite into a lemon slice
Suck the juice from a lemon slice on which a little sugar is rubbed. This will give a shock to the brain and the hiccups may end.
Peanut butter
Place a big tablespoon of peanut butter in the mouth and hold it for 10 seconds. Then, swallow the peanut butter without chewing. Almond butter or Nutella can also be used instead of peanut butter.
Salt
Swallow a spoon of salt, and take a small sip of water. Take slow breaths and stay relaxed.
Get to burp
Swallow air till the air comes out as a burp comes. This will reset the nerve and lead to the ending of the hiccups.