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Baby hiccups
My baby is 8 days old and hiccups alot atleast 4-5 times a day wat could be the reason how to handle him
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Dr. Aditi Birje
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Don't worry. It's normal due to abdominal distension. Thank you
Dr Aditi Birje
MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI
SHREE GURUMAAULI PEDIATRIC CLINIC YOGI NAGAR BORIVALI WEST MUMBAI
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Dr. Manjusha
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6 yrs exp
Ongole
Newborn baby develops hiccups due to distension of stomach post feed.No need to worry for this.This goes away as the child grows old
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