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Hiccoughs
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Does anyone know of a "cure" for hiccoughs. Friend has them, not just a normal 15 minute bout, but these have been going on for two weeks. His GP has changed the medication he was on, but they still persist. Willing to try anything as they disrupt his sleep and are doing nothing to help the low mood he is already in due to his illness. Thanks in advance.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.yes, you'll think i'm crazy but place a metal spoon on his check for a couple of minutes. only one side works though, can't remember if it's meant to be the left or right check, so try both. People laugh at me but it really does work. Also, get him to eat slower and sit down, as i only get them if i eat too fast on the go. Hope he feels better soon
Doesn't the Guinness Book of Records list folk aho have suffered for years ? I don't think there is a sure cure. Especially if the well known ones have failed. A change of medicine may help. Otherwise it's just hope & pray. Unless the doc feels surgery might help. I'm sure it'll probably go soon.
Or you could try a hypnotist if you wish.
Or you could try a hypnotist if you wish.
Many, many years ago, Radio 4's 'Today' programme reported on a study into the suggested cures for long-term hiccoughs. The only one which was found to have worked (curing some people who'd had the condition for months, or even years) was the simple one of eating a very large spoonful (or two) of sugar.
Here's what the NHS website has to say on the subject:
http:// www.nhs .uk/Con ditions /Hiccup /Pages/ Treatme nt.aspx
Here's what the NHS website has to say on the subject:
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