Hiccups plague people from the time babies are in the womb and all through the adult years. Hiccups can be a mild disturbance to downright embarrassing if you get hit with a really hard, loud bout.
Caused by the diaphragm contracting involuntarily, according to the Mayo Clinic, you no longer have to sit by and just wait for the hiccups to pass. One of the 10 potent home remedies below for curing hiccups may help you get rid of your hiccups when they start.
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1. Pucker up. Medical News Today recommends taking a slice of lemon and sucking on it.
2. Bag it. Brown paper bags are good for more than carrying lunch. The Mayo Clinic says to "breathe into a paper bag."
3. Ice it. Besides just being able to quench your thirst, ice water is recommended by the Mayo Clinic for getting rid of hiccups. Rather than drinking it, though, you are supposed to gargle it.
4. Stop breathing. Both the Mayo Clinic and Medical News Daily recommend holding your breath.
5. Press the diaphragm. Putting gentle pressure on your diaphragm may also help stop the hiccups once they start according to Medical News Today.
6. Sweeten it. Another recommendation by Medical News Today is to put some sugar on your tongue and let it dissolve.
7. Press the chest. Putting pressure on your chest by hugging your knees to your chest for a few minutes is recommended by Medical News Today.
8. Sip cold water. The Mayo Clinic offers up an old standby -- sip a glass of cold water slowly.
9. Avoid gas. Since hiccups can be caused by gas, avoiding "carbonated beverages and gas-producing foods" might help according to the Mayo Clinic.
10. Drink fast. Another old standby for hiccups is to "drink a glass of water quickly." WebMD offers this solution for people to try.
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The next time the unwanted "diaphragm contractions" hit, strike back with one of the above techniques. You may just stop them short.
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