Children are prone to vomiting when they cry. What's going on?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

It is due to the baby's small and horizontally positioned stomach. When crying, the spasms cause increased pressure in the stomach, leading to vomiting. Sometimes, it is also due to colic, especially after meals when the food hasn't been digested yet. At this time, if the baby is in a bad mood, it can affect digestion and absorption, making vomiting more likely. Loud crying can also stimulate the throat, causing coughing, but it generally has no significant impact on the body.
There are also cases where children vomit due to psychological issues, often seen in children who are overly spoiled by their parents. Sometimes, a single instance of such behavior results in parents giving in, leading the child to perform these actions whenever they don't get their way. Over time, this makes the parents center their lives around the child, catering to their every whim. Gradually, this behavior becomes a habit.