Surprising remedies to get rid of hiccups fast

Hold your breath for as long as you can, then exhale slowly to calm the diaphragm.

Sip cold water slowly to shock the system and reset the diaphragm's rhythm.

Swallow a teaspoon of sugar to stimulate the vagus nerve and interrupt the hiccup reflex.

Breathe into a paper bag to increase carbon dioxide levels and calm the diaphragm.

Apply gentle pressure to the diaphragm by pressing just below the ribcage

Apply gentle pressure to the diaphragm by pressing just below the ribcage

Hold your breath and bear down to relax the diaphragm.

Suck on a lemon slice to stimulate the nerves connected to the diaphragm.

Have someone firmly pat your upper back to release tension in the diaphragm muscle.

Gently pull your tongue forward to stimulate the nerves and muscles in the throat.

Plug your ears to signal the vagus nerve to relax the diaphragm spasms.