Patient's question:
Doctor, recently, I've noticed that the baby keeps hiccuping frequently and continuously. It's been hiccuping for a long time now. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
If the baby experiences abdominal bloating after feeding, placing the baby in a prone position can help alleviate the burping to varying degrees. This occurs because the small opening of the bottle causes the infant to suck with excessive force, leading to the intake of too much air and resulting in bloating. Therefore, parents can hold the baby for a longer period after feeding, gently pat the baby's back, or perform a gentle massage on the baby's abdomen to help with gas release. These practices can prevent the baby from burping or spitting up and are also effective in relieving burping.