Patient's question:
What is the reason why the baby vomits after drinking formula milk after a while? And when sleeping, they always don't sleep soundly, always startle, startle like this? Is there any solution?Doctor's answer:
Hello: How old is your child specifically? Nausea is the most common symptom of the digestive system. Nausea includes vomiting and spitting up. If a small amount of milk flows back into the mouth, it is considered spitting up, not vomiting, and does not affect development. It usually disappears around 6 months of age as the child grows older.Newborns have small stomachs, which are horizontal, and their esophagus is relatively loose. The cardiac sphincter, which connects to the esophagus, is poorly developed. Additionally, the nervous regulation function of intestinal motility, as well as the ability to secrete stomach acid and proteases, are also underdeveloped. This makes newborns, especially premature infants, prone to vomiting.
The most common cause of vomiting is improper feeding, accounting for about 1/4 of all newborn vomiting cases. This is mainly due to overfeeding, incorrect concentration, unsuitable milk temperature, small nipple holes, lying flat immediately after feeding, excessive or early movement of the child, and severe crying, among other factors.
Mild vomiting and spitting up have little impact on the body. However, repeated vomiting can lead to disturbances in water and electrolyte and acid-base balance, manifesting as dehydration, convulsions, and coma. Severe vomiting can cause vomit to be inhaled into the trachea, leading to aspiration pneumonia. It can also block the airways of weak or premature infants, resulting in suffocation and death.
If a child vomits, parents should first check the feeding method and correct any improper practices promptly. When feeding or giving water, the child should be held upright, allowing them to lie on the parent's shoulder while gently patting their back to burp and expel air from the stomach before putting them down. After feeding, avoid moving the newborn for at least half an hour. Operations such as changing diapers should be performed gently. Lying on the right side or elevating the head of the bed can help food move from the stomach into the intestines and reduce the risk of vomit being inhaled into the trachea. Adjust the feeding method.