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Suggest Ways To Stop Hiccups In A Child
Question: My grandson twelve years old has had hiccups over two hours what can we give him to cure the hiccups thank you
Brief Answer:
Startling might help
Detailed Answer:
Hi....hiccups are physiological. There are 2 options -
1. Put some sugar in the mouth.
2. Make a sudden noise from his behind without his knowledge. This is a routinely done home remedy for hiccups.
Startling might help.
Unless he's turning blue or hsving breathing difficulty or having pain in stomach you need not worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Startling might help
Detailed Answer:
Hi....hiccups are physiological. There are 2 options -
1. Put some sugar in the mouth.
2. Make a sudden noise from his behind without his knowledge. This is a routinely done home remedy for hiccups.
Startling might help.
Unless he's turning blue or hsving breathing difficulty or having pain in stomach you need not worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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