Patient's question:
What is the reason why newborns keep hiccuping? Is it because they choked 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 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 treatment methods that parents can try. However, from a medical perspective, newborn hiccups are a physiological phenomenon and require no treatment.