How to stop hick ups? please advise.

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Hye.
Thank you for your query.
Most common reasons for hiccups are-
-Stretching of the stomach after eating or drinking -Sudden emotional excitement
-Sudden change of air temperature (eg. Cool shower)
-Very hot/cold food or drink
-A large meal
-Alcohol or excess smoking.
Here are some remedies you can try out to stop the hiccups.
- Cinnamon powder is an effective remedy for hiccups. Boil 1 � cups of water and add a teaspoon of freshly ground cardamom powder in it. Allow the liquid to cool and then strain the liquid and drink. This remedy helps the muscles of the diaphragm to relax and this will stop your hiccups.
- Chew and suck on a piece of fresh ginger.
- Place a teaspoon of sugar below your tongue and let it gradually melt. This is a good remedy for kids who won't try the other methods.
-Drink a glass full of iced water. This sudden strong temperature can help the diaphragm muscles to relax.
If the hiccups persist for more than 3-4 hour, you need to see your physician to detect other more serious underlying medical conditions.

Jennifer Dhuri · Accepted Answer

Hye.
Thank you for your query.
Most common reasons for hiccups are-
-Stretching of the stomach after eating or drinking -Sudden emotional excitement
-Sudden change of air temperature (eg. Cool shower)
-Very hot/cold food or drink
-A large meal
-Alcohol or excess smoking.
Here are some remedies you can try out to stop the hiccups.
- Cinnamon powder is an effective remedy for hiccups. Boil 1 � cups of water and add a teaspoon of freshly ground cardamom powder in it. Allow the liquid to cool and then strain the liquid and drink. This remedy helps the muscles of the diaphragm to relax and this will stop your hiccups.
- Chew and suck on a piece of fresh ginger.
- Place a teaspoon of sugar below your tongue and let it gradually melt. This is a good remedy for kids who won't try the other methods.
-Drink a glass full of iced water. This sudden strong temperature can help the diaphragm muscles to relax.
If the hiccups persist for more than 3-4 hour, you need to see your physician to detect other more serious underlying medical conditions.