Hiccups are sudden movements or repeated spasms of the diaphragm that you can’t control. This sudden inhalation is what ...

This produces the characteristic ‘hic’ sound! Hiccups can occur spontaneously. Or there are lots of potential triggers, such as drinking alcohol, smoking, eating too quickly or eating spicy foods.

If you do have hiccups, the NHS says not to drink alcoholic, fizzy or hot drinks, chew gum or smoke, as they all cause you to ...

Hiccups are a part of life ... Stacey said there is no proof for that one. As for drinking water, Stacey says it can help you hold your breath, which has "the most evidence behind it." ...