Since alcohol is a major cause of these diseases, Koob pointed out that improving the illnesses caused by drinking too much alcohol may also help reduce hiccups.

From traditional remedies to modern techniques, a gastroenterology expert explains how to get rid of hiccups fast.

We all know alcohol has embarrassing side effects, but this is one of the most mysterious. So just why are we plagued by them?

This means sensation signals from the stomach can trigger off the reflex arc. Consuming hot chilli pepper, alcohol, smoking, and over-excitement can also trigger the reflex arc, leading to hiccups.

Under causes of chronic hiccups, Launois and colleagues mention alcohol on a list that also includes malingering, neurosyphilis, heroin addiction, and “ hair or ant in external auditory canal.” ...

There are two major reasons people get "drunk hiccups," or hiccups caused by alcohol.

Consuming hot chilli pepper, alcohol, smoking, and over-excitement can also trigger the reflex arc, leading to hiccups. Hiccups have even been observed in healthy fetuses during prenatal ...

The Mayo Clinic reports that the most common triggers for short-term hiccups include eating too much, drinking carbonated beverages and consuming too much alcohol. Hiccups that last more than 48 ...

You can usually avoid common triggers of hiccups, like overeating or eating too quickly, drinking hot or carbonated beverages too fast, over-consuming alcohol, swallowing air, or quickly sucking ...

Holding your breath really works as a cure for hiccups. But for some, the problem may be tougher to treat.

For most of us, hiccups are annoying and don’t last that long. But for some people, they can be persistent, lasting more than two days.