get rid of hiccups

8 Ways To Quickly Get Rid Of Hiccups

Hiccups also known as “singultus” are sudden involuntary contractions of a muscle called “diaphragm”, that separates the chest from the belly. When this happens, you swallow air and your larynx (i.e. voice box) closes, leading to the “hic” sound. In most cases, hiccups are benign and usually transient. Most resolve within days.