How to stop hiccups
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Hiccups are due to an involuntary, spasmodic and coordinated contraction of all the inspiratory muscles (diaphragm and intercostal muscles), associated with closure of the glottis. It results in repetitive, sometimes noisy shaking.
Baby Hiccups:
Hiccups are normal in babies, especially when they have just had a drink. It doesn't seem to bother them. You will notice that the hiccups will stop on their own after a few minutes.
To help burp the baby, place him in a sitting position and gently pat him on the back.
Treatment of hiccups (From the best treatment to the worst)
- Swallow a teaspoon of white sugar
- Drink water quickly.
- Swallow a teaspoon of dry bread or crushed ice.
- Gently pull on the tongue.
- Causing gagging (for example, by sticking a finger down your throat)
- Gently rub your eyes.