Patient's question:
Newborns often snore continuously. A newborn who has been snoring for sixteen days, with each episode lasting about ten minutes, what's the reason and what should be done?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 underdeveloped nervous systems in children lead to diaphragm spasms, resulting in a higher frequency of hiccups compared to adults. Hiccups can cause anxiety for parents, but they do not have any negative effects on newborns. 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.What causes newborn hiccups? Babies who drink cold air or suffer from wind-cold may hiccup. Sometimes they consume cold milk or experience indigestion, which can easily lead to hiccups. Babies who choke after crying may also hiccup.