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Hiccups in a 4 year old
Is it okay for my daughter who is almost 4 years old, gets hiccups once in 11 days. She gets roughly 3 times in a month.
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Yes it is normal and hiccups are mainly due to diaphragmatic irritation if there is gastric distension preceded by overrating or eating too fast, swallowing air. Usually no treatment is required. For a young child:
* Offer small sips of water.
* Encourage slow eating .
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Greetings
It is completely normal for a four-year-old to experience hiccups a few times a month.
Brief episodes occurring every 11 days are usually harmless spasms of the diaphragm muscle.
They are typically triggered by eating too quickly, swallowing air, or sudden excitement.
These episodes usually resolve on their own within a few minutes without any intervention.
You can help by offering small sips of water or encouraging slower eating habits
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Dr. Parth Panchal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
This is normal only.
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Give sips of water the next time it happens.
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Dr. Naadia
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanpur
Yes it is very normal.
It is due to diphraghmatic irritation due to over eating or swallowing.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Yes.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes normal
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
That's due to diaphragm muscle irritation
Or it can be eating too fast or fear or anxiety while eating
Over all this is normal only
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