Patient's question:
Why does a baby who is more than two months old always dribble milk from their nose after eating?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
What kind of help is needed: What could be the reason for this?
Doctor's answer:
Many normal newborns often dribble a lot of milk from the corners of their mouths after feeding in the first few weeks of life, which can happen many times a day. This is commonly referred to as "spit-up" in colloquial terms. In very few cases, infants may spit up after feeding due to changes in body position (most often shortly after feeding). If the infant is generally doing well, with normal growth and development and steady weight gain, then this is considered normal. As the baby grows older, spit-up gradually decreases and usually disappears naturally within the first 6 months of life.Advice:
Causes: Newborns have very small stomach capacities, weak stomach muscles, and immature gastric nerve regulation functions. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) at the entrance of the stomach is relaxed, while the pylorus (exit of the stomach) is relatively tight. Additionally, the stomach is in a horizontal position with a flat and straight fundus, making it easy for milk to reflux and cause dry retching. Improper feeding posture, improper feeding techniques, overfeeding, crying during feeding, sucking air from the bottle, or using excessively large or concave nipples can lead to excessive gas intake. Similarly, if the nipple hole on the bottle is too large, the baby may drink too quickly or forcefully, or if the baby is handled too much or too soon after feeding, it can also cause dry retching.
I hope my explanation helps alleviate your concerns!