Patient's question:
Previously, the vomiting was only a little, but recently it has been severe, spraying out directly from the mouth, with some leakage from the nose as well. After vomiting, the baby acts as if nothing happened and still wants to eat, without crying or fussing. I want to ask how to treat this. Can the baby take Xia Er Ji Kou Fu Ye (Children's Digestive Aid Oral Liquid)?Doctor's answer:
Should the milk be regurgitated due to physiological reasons, the child's cardiac orifice function has not yet improved. Therefore, after feeding, if the child engages in vigorous movement or coughing, it may lead to vomiting again.Recommendations:
- When breastfeeding, ensure the child fully latches onto the nipple. If bottle-feeding, be careful not to leave air in the nipple.
- Avoid overfeeding.
- After feeding, it is best to have the child lie on an adult's shoulder and gently pat their back to help expel the air they swallowed.
- When lifting and placing the child after feeding, be gentle and minimize movement. Avoid excessive shaking.
- During naps, ensure the child sleeps on their side. If vomiting occurs, quickly lower the child’s head and body to allow them to spit out. If not attended to promptly, it may lead to vomiting through the nose, which can easily cause choking or respiratory issues, and may even result in aspiration pneumonia or breathing difficulties, posing a risk to life.
- The condition will gradually improve on its own after 4-6 months.