I'm having these unrelenting hiccups for the past day. It's really getting uncomfortable. Could you please recommend any remedies or medications to help me get rid of them?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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0+ Yrs

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you can try these home remedies: Hold your breath for as long as possible. Drink cold water slowly or all at once. Swallow a teaspoon of sugar or honey. Breathe into a paper bag. Gargle with cold water. Eat a spoonful of peanut butter. If these don't work, medications like antacids, metoclopramide, or chlorpromazine can be used under a doctor's guidance.

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