Wht causes hiccups how do you get rid of them?

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.

Try : To hold your breath and bear down; breath from a brown bag and lastly try a spoon of sugar to swallow. In hospital I have use the sugar with a few drops of ether... And worked well.