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Sir from last one week I suffer long hiccups unstops for a period of time. Even I take more water take sugar but no use. Pls say what to do.
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Hiccups are caused by the irritation of the phrenic nerve supplying the diaphragm muscle. It can be caused by gas or acidity. You can try taking an antacid syrup 1 to 2 tsp three times a day. It will give you relief.
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