Patient's question:
A half-month illness description: No matter when, he always spits up milk, and a lot of it. Now he's five and a half months old. Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been given. Adults say it's because he eats too much or gets cold, but it shouldn't be like this all the time. What kind of help do you want: Help me understand what's going on and what to do.Doctor's answer:
The stomach of an infant does not hang downward like that of a bigger child or an adult; instead, it is in a horizontal position. This makes the stomach's capacity smaller, holds less food, and also makes it easier to return to the cardia. Due to these factors, even under normal conditions, if a baby eats too much and lies flat immediately after nursing, milk can easily flow back through the cardia, up the esophagus, and into the mouth, causing vomiting. If a child vomits occasionally and is otherwise in good spirits, it does not necessarily mean there is an illness. Experts advise, "It is not recommended to carry the baby to sleep all day." When putting the baby to bed in a small bed after they fall asleep, the movement should be slower, and it is best to use a side-sleeping position to reduce the chances of vomiting. Generally, a baby can maintain this side-sleeping position for 2–3 hours. If parents are concerned about the baby's head shape or pressure on internal organs, they can change the baby's sleeping position after 1 hour.