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Q: Hiccups

asked by: LizardBreath on May 24th, 2009

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I have a quick question , i had my baby girl monday , and i notice she has hiccups a lot is there anything i can give her to take away her hiccups ?

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Dr. Leonard J. Grossman , MD

replied on May 27th, 2009

Hiccups can be normal in a newborn. If she is otherwise doing well there is no need to be concerned. There is no treatment needed. Enjoy your child.
LJGMD

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