Patient's question:
The baby burped less than five minutes after finishing the milk. Still spitting up in large amounts, even when eating solid food. The baby is generally in good spirits. What kind of help is needed: Want to know what could be causing this??Doctor's answer:
Nausea and retching, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, are caused by the upward reversal of stomach qi. When the stomach is affected by cold and cool pathogens, it can lead to a lack of smooth stomach qi, which in turn causes nausea and retching to reappear. Medications that can be taken include Qi-regulating and stomach-qi-lowering formulas like Sìmó Tāng or Hóuzǎo Sǎn. Additionally, ginger and brown sugar water can be used for children, as it is very effective in stopping vomiting. Moreover, ginger not only warms the stomach but also helps counteract the cold and cool pathogens in the stomach. It is also important to keep children warm and ensure they drink plenty of warm water.