Try: Encourage the cr to hold their breath drink some water use smelling salts take deep breaths exercise if hiccups become excessive in duration look for the following warning signs that the hiccups may be causing injury reflux stomach pain spitting up blood excessive nausea
Materials: Smelling salts water
Categories: Medical Physical
Information: If excessive hiccups continue a doctor may suggest a rectal digital massage for elderly patients to treat persistent hiccups
References: n/a
Keywords: Hiccups reflux stomach pain
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed