simple solution for Hiccups

Hiccups are common and harmless, usually stopping after a few minutes. Chronic hiccups that last days, months, or even years may indicate a serious underlying disease. To cure your hiccups, try any of the following.

• Hold your breath for as long as possible. Repeat until the attack stops.
• Hold a paper bag tightly over your mouth and nose, and breathe in and out several times.
• Drink ice-cold or hot water.
• Eat crushed ice.
• Gargle water.
• Sit down and lean forward, pulling up your knees to compress your chest.
• Consult a doctor if the hiccups become a chronic or disturb eating, sleeping or work.