Patient's question:
The child didn't cry much when they were just born, but in the morning, they always cry non-stop and their emotions are very unstable. How can I handle continuous hiccups?Doctor's answer:
Hiccup, also known as belching, is caused by the stimulation and spasm of the diaphragm. In most cases, hiccup in children is unrelated to gastrointestinal diseases. It is more likely a reaction caused by excessive air accumulating in the stomach due to the child eating too quickly. Since the nerves around the child's lips are quite sensitive, similar to the principle of the soles of the feet, the fingertips can be used to stimulate the baby's ear and lips. The intention is to relax the nerves through tickling, thereby eliminating the hiccup.