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Hiccups Home Remedies: Do hiccups really occur due to remembering someone? Or is there some other reason behind it?
Samira Vishwas | May 19, 2026 8:25 PM CST

Why Do Hiccups Happen: Whenever we have hiccups, it is said that someone is missing us deeply. Although there is no scientific evidence for this. As soon as we hiccup, we start thinking about that person who might be missing us.

Usually hiccups get cured on their own, but sometimes this does not happen and hiccups cause stomach pain. In such a situation, you can get relief by following these home remedies.

What are the scientific reasons for hiccups?

The main reason for hiccups can be contraction in the diaphragm (a part of the throat). Apart from this, there may also be gas or digestive disturbances, some kind of lump or tumor in the neck or brain injury. Also, if you eat or drink something too fast, hiccups can also occur.

Home remedies to avoid hiccups

Asafoetida and ghee

Sometimes hiccups can also occur due to the problem of gas in the stomach, in such a situation, heat a spoonful of ghee and add asafoetida to it. Drinking this mixture mixed with buttermilk provides relief. Drinking it twice a day will get rid of hiccups.

black pepper and sugar

Black pepper and sugar are also effective remedies for hiccups. Taking 2-3 black peppers and chewing them with sugar also provides relief from hiccups.

cold water

Gargling with cold water whenever you have hiccups is also beneficial. Cold water calms the muscles. Due to which the hiccups stop.

Apart from all this, hiccups can also be calmed by some home remedies.

use of paper bags

Take a paper bag and try to breathe into it with your nose and mouth facing inward. This will help in stopping hiccups. Keep in mind that you should not use plastic bags but use paper bags only.

stick out tongue

There are some pressure points in our body, where hiccups can be stopped by applying pressure. For this, take out your tongue and try to pull it outwards. After this, hold the tip of the tongue with your finger and push it back inside. Hiccups can stop with this technique.

shock therapy

According to elders, when hiccups occur, something should be said to the person which will shock him. This shifts the mind and attention goes to other things. This also stops hiccups.


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