Patient's question:
My baby is three and a half months old. When she was born, she often spit up milk, but not a lot. Around two and a half months, she started spitting up milk every day, several times a day. Before spitting up, the baby would feel uncomfortable, and within a few seconds, she would start spitting up. Most of the time, she spits up during the day, rarely at night.Doctor's answer:
Common causes of infant vomiting include:1) Improper feeding, such as drinking milk too quickly, swallowing excessive air during feeding, or turning the baby over after feeding;
2) Various infections, such as vomiting caused by upper gastrointestinal issues.
3) Neurological diseases caused by vomiting, generally associated with the use of a nebulizer.
4) Surgical conditions, such as congenital pyloric stenosis.
5) Gastric mucosal irritation; infants taking medications like erythromycin or sulfonamides are prone to vomiting.
6) Gastroesophageal reflux.
Methods to prevent infant vomiting:
1) Pay attention to feeding posture. When bottle-feeding with a bottle, ensure it is filled with milk, so the infant can swallow less air while suckling.
2) After feeding, gently lift the baby and rest their head on the mother's shoulder, then lightly pat their back to allow the air swallowed during feeding to gradually escape.