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Hiccups start from the diaphragm, a dome shaped muscle in the chest. Diaphragm’s function is to pull and push air in and out of the lungs while inhaling and exhaling respectively. Hiccups are caused when the diaphragm is irritated. Generally hiccups last for a few minutes but sometimes they may last for days or weeks. This may be a sign of some other medical problems in the body.

Hiccups Symptoms

Hiccups Causes

Some of the causes of hiccups are as follows. Overstretching the neck, Laryngitis, Heartburn, Irritation of the eardrum, General anesthesia, Surgery, Bloating, Tumor, Infection, Diabetes, Drinking excessive alcohol, Hot and spicy food, Smoking, Eating fast.

Home Remedies for Hiccups

Some of the home remedies for hiccups are as follows Hold your breath, Gargle with water, Place an ice bag on the diaphragm for sometime, Sip ice water quickly, Close your eyes and gently press your eye balls, Drink a glass of soda water quickly, Eat some sugar, Eat one tbsp peanut butter,

Avoid hot and spicy food

There is no special diet recommended for hiccups. However, it is advisable to avoid hot and spicy food because they can irritate the lining of the esophagus.

Visit Doctor

Do not overload your digestive system by over eating. Although hiccups are not a serious medical problem, it is advisable to see a doctor if they last for more than 24 hours.

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hiccup remedy suggested by kim on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
eat 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
Sugar and Vinegar suggested by Tia on Friday, June 13, 2008
Take a dessert spoon full of sugar, and dampen it with red wine vinager. Doesnt taste as horrible as it sounds!!!
Curing Hiccups suggested by [unspecified] on Monday, June 9, 2008
It's very simple and requires no products. You simply try to force a burp every time you hiccup. After the first or second time, the hiccups disappear. Works every time.
Shot of water suggested by Mark on Saturday, June 7, 2008
Take a gulp or shot of water, hold it in your mouth and tilt your head back. Pinch your nose and swallow. It works every time for me, you may need to do it 3 or 4 times.
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