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Baby getting Hiccups
I have 1.5 month old baby. Daily she gets 2 to 3 times hiccups in a day. Is this normal? Or I need to consult any doctor?
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Its absolutely normal at these age...
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burping for 15 mins after each and every feeding...
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dont worry...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hiccups are normal in the babies.
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Feed and then burp well to reduce hiccups.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Having hiccups is suggestive of good neurological development.
Child of this age requires burping for 30minutes each time after feed. If having severe issues then medication like perinorm drops advised.
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its normal at this age. It will stop in few minutes usually. If persisting for long time or anyother symptoms meet your pediatrician.
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