Patient's question:
What is the reason why newborns keep hiccuping? Did they choke while drinking milk? But they don't hiccup all the time either. Is it because they are sick? Please let me know from a doctor. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Newborn hiccups are a very common phenomenon, not a disease. It is unclear why newborns are prone to hiccups. Currently, it is believed that poor development of the nervous system in children leads to diaphragmatic spasms, resulting in more frequent hiccups than in adults. Hiccups can cause anxiety for parents, but they do not have any negative effects on the newborn. Many places have introduced various treatments that parents can try. However, from a medical perspective, newborn hiccups are a physiological phenomenon and require no treatment.