Question

What causes hiccups, what are they, and what is the most effective way to get rid of them?

Answer 1

Its a spastic diaphragm muscle. The key is to relax this muscle....pressure above the belly and warm water with a little salt.

Answer 2

when you breathe differently from the uual...try drinking water it helps me

Answer 3

They say its because of lack of sufficent carbon dioxide in your body -- beleive it or not. Most common cure are:. . 1. drinking water. 2. holding breath

Answer 4

I know you get them from something air related but the best way to cure them is to plug your nose and drink and much water as possible at once.

Answer 5

people get them when there is an imbalance of air going in your body and out. there is no true way to cure them i've heard

Answer 6

People get hiccups from swallowing too much air which causes the diaphragm to spasm. For me, eating a big spoonful of peanut butter normally cures them