12 Ways to Get Rid of Hiccups

March 11, 2017 Patricia Ramos

The medical term for hiccups is synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF) or singultus. A hiccup occurs when the larynx (voice box) and diaphragm contract, and the glottis closes. Most cases of hiccups are resolved on their own, usually within minutes. However, some hiccups are more persistent, which can impact eating,...