Hiccups

Hiccups are one of those annoying useless things that everyone goes through. You go through it from the time you are in the womb until the rest of your life. Most hiccups will stop on there own in a few minutes, but in some cases they don't.

Some cause of the hiccups include:

• Heartburn
• Infection
• Hot and Spicy Foods
• Eating Fast
• Smoking
• Irritation of the eardrum
• Bloating
• Drinking a lot of alcohol

Simple Home Remedies for the Hiccups:

• Eating a teaspoon full of sugar
• The classic "holding your breath" and exhale slowly
• Fill a glass of water, bending forward and drinking the water upside down
• Eating a tablespoon full of peanut butter
• Sip ice water quickly
• Gargle with water
• Close eyes and gently press your eyeballs
• Compress the cheest by pulling the knees up or leaning forward
• Drink a lot of water, burp. Repeat until hiccups are gone or try inhaling air and burping.

If your hiccups do not cease and continue for more than 24 hrs, you should see a doctor