Patient's question:
My baby has been feeling like adults do, with frequent reflux these days. What could be causing this, and how can adults solve it? Also, her face is red.Previous treatment and effectiveness: She took three packs of prescribed chicken ginseng to regulate her stomach, but it had no effect. Later, she stopped taking the medication.
What kind of help is desired: I want to consult about what to pay attention to, and what foods to give her more often.
Doctor's answer:
Babies spit up because the stomach is in a horizontal position during this period, with a small capacity. The cardiac sphincter, which connects to the esophagus, is relatively wide with poor locking function, while the pylorus, which connects to the small intestine, is tight. Additionally, babies often swallow air while feeding, making it easy for milk to flow back into the mouth, leading to spitting up. Due to the weak digestive and absorption functions of babies' gastrointestinal tracts, food stays in the stomach for a longer time. Even if several hours have passed since a bowel movement, improper care can still cause spitting up.Advice: When feeding, pay close attention and try to hold the baby upright. Keep the baby's body at a 45-degree downward angle to allow milk to naturally flow into the small intestine, reducing the likelihood of spitting up compared to feeding while lying down. After feeding, make sure the baby burps: Hold the baby upright against your shoulder, gently patting their back to release the air swallowed while feeding. Then place the baby back in bed, which will help prevent spitting up.
After feeding, avoid putting the baby on their stomach immediately. Instead, let them rest in a semi-reclined position for a while before turning them onto their stomach.