Breathe in and push down
Take a deep breath and push your stomach down as though you were going to have a bowel movement. This action stimulates the vagus nerve which connects the diagphram to the brain. |
Eat slowly
Hiccups occur most often when you eat too fast, and especially when you're eating meat. |
Drink something
Try and drink a non-carbonated liquid as soon after the hiccup as possible. |
Rub your eyes
Rubbing your eyes very hard stimulates the vagus nerve again. |
Swallow sugar
A teaspoon or tablespoon of sugar swallowed dry seems to help some people. |
Drink upside down
Bend over and drink water from the opposite side of a glass. |
Pull up your knees
Try pulling your knees up to your chest and compressing it. |
Hold your breath
Try and hold your breath for as long as you can. |
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