Question
The 5-month-old baby almost always gets hiccups after feeding. What were the previous treatment situations and effects? Sometimes, patting the back during hiccups. What kind of help are you looking for? What should you pay attention to? How can you stop the hiccups?
Answer
Hiccups in infants are a common symptom, usually caused by diaphragmatic spasm. In the first few months after birth, since the vegetative nervous system that regulates the diaphragm has not yet fully developed, when they are exposed to cold air or rapid milk intake, it can lead to a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, triggering hiccups. Generally, as children grow to about three months old, the nervous system regulating the diaphragm will have developed fully, and the frequency of hiccups will naturally decrease.