Hiccups are not fun and always seem to strike at the worst moment. So, want to know how to get rid of them? Here are a few ideas on how to get rid of hiccups fast.
Cover your mouth
Next time you have the hiccups, try cupping your hands over your nose and mouth, though breath normally. The extra dose of carbon dioxide should help you get rid of hiccups.
Use your hands to get rid of hiccups
Try pressing the palm of your hand with the thumb of your other hand, and the harder you press, the better. Or, you can squeeze the ball of your left thumb between the thumb and forefinger of the right. Apparently the discomfort is a distraction that affects your nervous system and could possibly help you get rid of your hiccups.
Stick out your tongue
When you stick out your tongue you are stimulating the opening between the vocal cords, which allows you to breathe more smoothly and potentially stop the spasms that cause hiccups.
Plug your ears
Stick your fingers in your ears for 20 to 30 seconds, or simply press the soft areas behind your earlobes, just below the base of the skull. This sends a “relax” signal through the vagus nerve, which connects to the diaphragm.
Drink some water
If you take nine or ten quick sips in a row from a glass of water, the rhythmic contractions of the esophagus can override the spasms of the diaphragm. Another option is to place a single layer of paper towel over the top of a glass and drink through the towel. The extra effort you have to use to drink the water means your diaphragm is pulling to suck up the water.
Swallow something sweet
A spoonful of something sweet such as sugar can cure hiccups because of its graininess which could slightly irritate the esophagus. This irritation causes the phrenic nerves to “reset” themselves.
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