Solution for the Hiccups

Hiccup or Hiccough is a sudden gulping sound caused by an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and sometimes a symptom of indigestion. As you know that hiccups comes in from nowhere at a sudden without prior warning and sometimes it prolongs which is embarrassing. However, some simple techniques given below may help you to stop hiccups :

1. Hold your Breath
            Take a long, deep breadth and hold it for a few seconds. Experts says that when there is a build-up of carbon dioxide in your lungs, the diaphragm relaxes and eases the hiccups.

2. Shut your Ears
            Shut your ears for about 30 seconds or press the soft areas behind your earlobes. This sends signal to relax through the vague nerve, which connects to the diaphragm.

3. Put your Tongue Out
            This helps you breathe more smoothly and stops the spasms that cause hiccups. This is a common trick employed by the vocalists or actors when they perform as it stimulates the opening between the vocal cords.

4. Cover your Mouth
              Cover your nose and mouth with your hands and breath normally. This stops the hiccups because of the extra dose of carbon dioxide.

5. Drink Water Fast
               Take about 10 sips quickly from a glass without stopping. When you gulp down a drink, rhythmic contractions of the esophagus override spasms of the diaphragm and stops you from hiccups.  

6. Press your Palm
              Use the thumb of one hand to press the palm of the other hand as hard as you can. Another tactic is to squeeze the ball of your left or right thumb between the thumb and forefinger of your another hand. This may feel discomfort but it serves as a distraction that affects the nervous system and helps you to stop your hiccups.

Now no worries whenever the hiccups occurs or confuse yourself what to do when hiccups occurs at any point of time anywhere. Just make use of the above mentioned tactics and say goodbye to the Hiccups.