Patient's question:
My baby has recently started spitting up, and I'm a bit worried. What are the common causes and handling methods for infant spitting up?Doctor's answer:
Infant spitting up is usually caused by inhaling air while eating too quickly or being overly full. Because a baby's digestive system and functions are not yet fully developed, with a small stomach capacity and a relatively flat position, it's easy for babies to spit up after feeding. Therefore, after an infant finishes drinking milk, gently lift the baby and gently pat their back to expel air from the stomach, thereby reducing the amount of milk spit up and promoting digestion and absorption. If indigestion leads to milk vomiting, and the milk smells sour and foul, the infant can be given probiotics and other digestive medications orally.