How do you naturally get rid of a painful hiccups episode in under two minutes?

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I have been experiencing loud uncontrollable hiccups for twenty minutes and my throat muscles are starting to ache. What physical trick stops the reflex?

DrPhysio · Answer

Take a deep breath and hold it firmly for 15 seconds while swallowing twice simultaneously. This physical action compresses your chest cavity, resetting an overstimulated phrenic nerve spasm loop.

How do you naturally get rid of a painful hiccups episode in under two minutes?

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