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Hiccups
Lifestyle

Valsalva Manoeuvre

for Hiccups

Bearing down as if having a bowel movement while holding breath to increase vagal tone.

How it works

Increases vagal tone which may interrupt the hiccup reflex arc.

What to watch for

Avoid in people with heart conditions. Stop if feeling faint.

Community experience

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