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Baby hiccups

2020-10-09 06:54:56
My son is about to 3 when he starts to laugh he get hiccups other than that everything is normal.kindly guide me
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It's normal.Nothing to worry

Answered2020-10-09 15:32:00

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No need to worry...
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dont give too much attention to it...
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gradually it will disappear

Answered2020-10-09 10:03:26

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Hello. A hiccup is an involuntary, spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles that results in sudden inspiration and ends with abrupt closure of the glottis. So, in simple words its normal for it to occur when the child laughs.
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Please specify the duration for the problem.

Answered2020-10-09 07:35:51

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Hiccups are normal

Answered2020-10-09 17:01:21

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