Natural health: Will cutting out my glass of wine stop my hiccups? 

Hiccups are thought to be related to phrenic and vagus nerve function. Picture: iStock 

I’m in my mid-40s and have started to get hiccups after my main meal in the evening. I drink a glass of red wine most days. Would it help if I cut it out?

While alcohol can contribute to cases of hiccups, it is typically a result of drinking too much rather than having a single glass. Carbonated beverages are another common trigger, but again this is not the case with your red wine.