Question 1

what is the best way toget rid of hiccups?

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Depends: If one has hiccups  for <48 hours  there  are simple things to do : hold breath , sipping cold  water, gargling or some of  the  home remedies  like honey and lemon even acupuncture.  Hiccups lasting  more than  48 hours or longer  will require medical attention. Certain examinations blood  tests and medications  may be needed  to stop  those lasting  > 48 hours.

Question 2

what's the best way to get rid of hiccups?

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Well,: If a spoon of sugar powder with or without ether, holding your breath etc.Etc. (see http://www.Wikihow.Com/cure-hiccups) do not help, go see a doctor to rule out organic problems you can have above and below your diaphragm. Hiccups sometimes can be a nasty problem to solve...

Question 3

how to get rid of baby hiccups?

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Time: Hiccups are felt due to a wave of energy moving thru the breathing muscle similar to the one that drives the heart beat. Babies often have it late in pregnancy and continue off/on for months after birth.Some theorize a role of the stomach rubbing the diaphram that stops as the baby grows longer & stomach rubs it less.Reguardless, in 3 decades I have found nothing that works consistantly to stop it.

Question 4

how should i get rid of intractable hiccups?

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Depends of Duration: Hiccups are caused by the involuntary contractions of th diaphragm.  Most cases are brief in duration and go away on their own without treatment.  

If an underlying medical ailment is responsible, treatment of that illness may eliminate the symptoms.  If hiccups last longer than many days, certain medications may be used that are prescribed by a doctor.

Hypnosis and acupuncture may be helpful.

Question 5

wht causes hiccups how do you get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragmatic contra: Sudden contractions of diaphragm muscle which divides thoracic cavity from abd. Cavity cause hiccups. Only non stop hiccups for hours need any treatment. There are some medications that can help.

Question 6

what is an easy way to get rid of the hiccups?

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Getting rid of: Hiccups  cure   needs several glasses of water  with  a straw,  or eat something sweet like a spoon of sugar,  or a spoon of peanut butter.    If not effective, one can ask your doctor to prescribe Phenergan (promethazine).  May work most of the time.

Question 7

where do hiccups come from?..how do i get rid of them?

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Hiccups: Sudden contraction of inspiratory muscle w sudden closure of glottis causing the hic sound.  Try holding your breath, blowing out while pinching nose & mouth closed, breath on a bag, pull tongue, sip ice water, sudden fright, pull thighs against chest. Avoid sodas , carbonated drinks & alcohol. Most are bening and go away.

Question 8

i've got hiccups and can't get rid of them.  help please?

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See below: Try drinking water and then walking to move the muscles. If that doesn't work, try this acupressure technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr7v9R0oQ-g

If that still doesn't work, you can try getting a prescription for a medicine called Thorazine (chlorpromazine). That usually works. But the previous methods have very little to no side effects as compared to meds.

Question 9

what are hiccups and what's the best way to get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Essentially, hiccups are caused by spasms of the diaphragm muscle. Muscle spasms are caused by electrolyte imbalance. Everybody has a theory or home remedy about how to get rid of hiccups. Most often just relaxing a very restrictive diet will help. In many cases, it can be worth trying a glass of milk. Milk is the best dietary source of phosphorus and can help stop a particularly bad episode.

Question 10

could you tell me what are hick-ups(or hiccups), what leads to them and how do you get rid of them?

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Many reasons: Hiccups are intermittent contraction of your respiratory muscle called diaphragm. Any reason that causes irritation of the phrenic nerve( nerve that supplies diaphragm) and sometimes certain foods can cause it too. If they are persistent you will need to see your physician to rule our any serious causes of hiccups.

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