Patient's question:
The baby keeps spitting up milk, even after eating for a long time, and still spits it out. Sometimes, milk comes out from both the nose and mouth. The baby always needs to be held upright; if held lying down, they cry. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
The baby always spits up milk, either due to physiological reasons or because air gets into the stomach when changing diapers and feeding. It takes a long time for the baby to finish eating, sometimes with both nose and mouth coming out together. The baby often needs to be held upright, as lying down makes them cry. Holding the baby upright allows them to see more scenery, while lying down doesn't.Suggestions: When changing diapers, if the baby is formula-fed, make sure the nipple is fully filled with milk before placing it in the baby's mouth. After feeding, hold the baby upright, gently pat their back to help them burp out the air they swallowed. Hold the baby upright more often, with their face facing the same direction as the adult's.