Getting rid of hiccoughs!?

Question

I have the hiccoughs. Everything I've tried so far to get rid of them hasn't worked (drinking lots of water, holding my breath, etc.)

What should I do!?

Answer 1

Try this:

1) fill a glass about 2/3 full

2) start drinking the water from the glass by drinking from the side OPPOSITE FROM YOU

3) you will have to bend forward at the waist to even get the water to your lips - it is an awkward position and the more water you drink from the glass, the farther you will have to bend over to continue drinking.

The simple explanation: your hiccoughs/hiccups (singultus) are a result of spasms of your diaphragm. Positioning yourself IAW the above directions usually helps to interrupt the spasms.

Hope this works.