Definitions

Hiccup


When to make a doctor’s appointment

See a doctor if:

  • Hiccups last two days or more
  • Difficulty breathing, eating, or sleeping

Self-care

Although no hiccup treatment is proven, things to try include breathing into a paper bag, holding your breath, sipping cold water, and gargling with ice water.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a doctor if:

  • Hiccups last two days or more
  • Difficulty breathing, eating, or sleeping