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The article was consulted with Doctor Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Newborns are too young to speak, but only cry to show that they are uncomfortable. Just a small change in the baby's body makes parents worry. Hiccups are also one of the causes of concern for parents. Understanding the causes and treatment of baby hiccups helps parents feel more secure.
1. Causes of hiccups in babies and children
Hiccups (referred to simply as hiccups) are caused by intermittent stimulation of the diaphragm and the sudden closure of the vocal cords. This is a common phenomenon, often seen in children under 1 year of age. There are many causes such as:
The baby sucks too much, the baby swallows a lot of air, especially after bottle feeding. Because improper bottle feeding causes the baby to swallow a significant amount of gas into the stomach. When it exceeds the tolerance of the stomach, it creates an irritation that causes the diaphragm to contract and create hiccups. Gastroesophageal reflux: When hiccups occur, it may be because stomach acid is backing up into the esophagus. This is a common cause because the digestive organs of the stomach are not fully developed. Change in temperature: When the temperature changes suddenly, cold air enters the lungs. This can create hiccups.
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2. Cure hiccups in children
Most hiccups in children are normal physiological phenomena that do not require any treatment. Only when the baby hiccups are prolonged and strong, the child gets tired, vomits and fusses. The mother should take the baby to the nearest specialized medical facility.
Breastfeeding: In the first 6 months of life, babies should not be given any other fluids besides milk. During this time, the baby hiccups should give the baby milk. For babies on solid foods, you can slowly give them water to drink. This is an effective cure for hiccups in babies. Small children Use your hands to cover your baby's ears or nose: You can use two fingers to cover your baby's ears for about half a minute. Then you release your hand and close the nostrils parallel to covering the child's mouth. You do this movement 10 to 15 times. This makes the diaphragm tight so it doesn't contract, helping to stop the hiccups. Crying: Crying dilates the esophageal nerve and cuts off stimuli to the diaphragm. Back patting: The baby can lie down or be carried. Mother patted the child with her clasped hands and placed the coat on the child's back. This will help your baby avoid thick reflux and help the baby burp out. Eating sugar: Like adults, when entering the oropharynx, sugar particles will stimulate the stomach lining. However, this method usually only applies to older children, not to infants. Change the baby's feeding position: When the baby hiccups a lot after bottle feeding, you should change the baby's position to avoid air in.
After applying the above methods, if your child still has no hiccups along with other unpleasant symptoms, you should go to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment.
Pediatrics department at Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for receiving and examining diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to: viral fever, bacterial fever, otitis media, pneumonia in children, .... With modern equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread. Along with that is the dedication from the doctors with professional experience with pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of the parents.
Pediatrics department at Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for receiving and examining diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to: viral fever, bacterial fever, otitis media, pneumonia in children, .... With modern equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread. Along with that is the dedication from the doctors with professional experience with pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of the parents.
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