Patient's question:
A 18-day-old baby vomited a little blood while feeding. They didn't go to the hospital and thought it was gum bleeding in the baby. They waited for a while, and later everything was fine. The baby has since been feeding, urinating, and defecating normally. What other situations should be considered?Doctor's answer:
There are two types of gum bleeding. One type occurs when slight irritation occurs, such as brushing, eating, or sucking, which results in bleeding. This bleeding can usually stop on its own and the amount of blood is relatively small. The other type is bleeding that happens automatically without any stimulation, with a larger amount of blood and no self-limiting nature.