We all get hiccups. It really becomes annoying when you are eating something or are stuck in some strange situation.
Usually, it goes away after a few minutes, but at times it lasts longer than usual and can be very annoying. Hiccups are generally caused when your diaphragm cramps or contracts briefly closing your vocal cord, cause the ‘hic’ sound.
Here are some tried and tested easy ways to get rid of hiccups:
1. Hold your breath
The most common way to control your hiccup is by holding your breath. This is easy to try and act as a physical maneuver. Controlling your breath helps to build up carbon dioxide in your lungs which may relax your diaphragm.
3. Breathe into a paper bag
Breathing into a paper bag has a similar effect as holding your breath. Breathing in paper bag raises the level of carbon dioxide in the blood and prevents cramp in the diaphragm.
4. Pull your knee to your chest
This is another physical maneuver that can help you to get rid of hiccups. Pull your knees up to your chest and hold them there and then releases. Repeat this process a couple of times. Doing this also relieve pressure on the diaphragm.
5. Try something sour
6. Have peanut butter or honey
Experts believe that peanut butter has a mental calming effect and helps to control your breathing. Honey works similar to peanut butter. Have a teaspoon of peanut water or mix a teaspoon of honey in warm water and swallow it.
7. Drink cold water
Sipping cold water or doing gargles can also provide you some relief from hiccups. The water helps to stop the spasms in the diaphragm.
8. Chew some dill seeds
