Patient's question:
The baby has been born for a month, and I have been taking very good care of him. It was fine for a while without any discomfort, but recently he has been hiccuping a lot. Now I would like to ask about the massage methods for hiccuping in babies?Doctor's answer:
If the baby suddenly starts hiccuping without any other illnesses, it usually doesn't require any treatment. Typically, hiccuping will stop on its own after a short while. However, if the hiccuping lasts for a long time, continuously for 5 to 10 minutes, you can try holding the baby for a longer period after feeding, gently patting their back, or lightly massaging their abdomen to help release gas. This can help prevent hiccuping and spitting up. But if the baby hiccuping persists, accompanied by poor appetite, weight loss, or continuous vomiting.