Question
Why do babies keep burping?
Answer
A few days ago, my boss told me I was in a bad mood, which affected my work performance. Actually, I don’t want to be like this either; I often can’t sleep at night and sometimes feel anxious, which is quite uncomfortable. If this situation worsens, I’m worried it will affect my health and work. Why do babies keep burping? When a baby suddenly inhales air, the muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavity—the diaphragm—spasms and contracts, leading to hiccups. This situation is more common in babies fed with bottles than those breastfed. Why is that? Because when the glottis closes and air cannot pass through the trachea, the vocal cords produce the ‘hiccup’ sound. Here are some suggestions for dealing with hiccups:
- Under the guidance of a doctor, give the baby appropriate medication, such as children’s cold syrup, children’s throat lozenges, or children’s fever rapid oral solution.
- Combine with dietary therapy by boiling water with 20 grams of Chinese cabbage root, 30 grams of white radish, and 60 grams of brown sugar for a warm drink, which also has the effect of dispelling coldness and inducing sweating.