What if the hiccups don't go away? In general, hiccups only last about an hour or two at most. But there have been cases where the hiccups have gone on for much longer. If hiccups persist for more than 48 hours or if they begin to interfere with eating, sleeping, or breathing, see your doctor immediately.
How long is it normal to have hiccups?
For most people, a bout of hiccups usually lasts only a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups may persist for months. This can result in weight loss and exhaustion.
How do I stop constant hiccups?
Home remedies for hiccups
- Drink a glass of water quickly.
- Have someone frighten you.
- Pull hard on your tongue.
- Bite on a lemon.
- Gargle with water.
- Drink from the far side of a glass.
- Use smelling salts.
- Place one-half teaspoon of dry sugar on the back of your tongue.
