Use of drugs, especially those that irritate the stomach. Medical history and physical exam by a doctor. They will subside with the treatment discussed below. Continued hiccups can be debilitating and require medical attention to determine the cause. These instructions for your child are for short hiccup episodes.
Prolonged hiccups require medical care.
Hold your breath and count to 10. Breathe into a paper bag, and rebreathe air in the bag. Don't use a plastic bag because it may cling to nostrils. Drink a glass of water rapidly. Swallow dry bread or crushed ice.