Patient's question:
Patient Age: Two yearsCondition Description: Often vomits during meals, also frequently hiccups. Sometimes vomits stool as well. The child is in good physical condition but doesn't know why. They only eat soup with rice and avoid vegetables, which is unclear. Please help me figure it out!
History of Treatment and Effects: Vomited from birth until a little over a week old.
Desired Help: I hope to understand the main reason causing this!
Doctor's answer:
The baby's stomach is in a horizontal position, with a small capacity, underdeveloped gastric wall muscle layer, and low pressure at the cardiac sphincter where the stomach opens. Additionally, the pyloric sphincter at the stomach exit is well-developed, which can cause vomiting in the baby.Therefore, I recommend the following:
1. Eat less, more often—do not feed the baby large amounts consecutively, allowing the intestines time to adapt and absorb.
2. Start with diluted food, gradually increasing the concentration once the baby adapts. Do not rush—progress step by step.
3. Gentle patting after meals—after each feeding, hold the baby upright and pat their back gently. Be sure to use light pressure.
4. Do not force feeding—just like adults, babies may occasionally lose appetite. In such cases, offer some liquid food the baby enjoys, but never force them to eat, to avoid picky eating habits.
5. Include some digestive-regulating supplementary foods, such as Life-Space colostrum, which contains probiotics and prebiotics. These can promote digestion and nutrient absorption.
6. No matter the weather, always keep the baby’s abdomen warm.