Patient's question:
My sister's baby likes to spit up after drinking milk, and the milk that comes up is sour. This happens every time, which is definitely not good for nutrient absorption. I don't know what's going on. Please ask the experts, what causes infants to spit up, and is there any good way to regulate it?Doctor's answer:
Nursing or spitting up is a common phenomenon in newborns and infants. In most cases, spitting up is physiological, and frequent spitting up is mainly related to the immaturity of the infant's stomach development. If the baby is growing well in weight, showing no signs of discomfort, and all physiological indicators are normal, this is considered physiological spitting up. If the spitting up is frequent, large in amount, accompanied by poor weight gain, or symptoms such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, or fever, pathological conditions should be considered. Based on your description, it is likely that the baby is experiencing physiological spitting up. After feeding, gently pat the baby's back to burp, and then lay them flat.