Question
My baby is 88 days old and is on mixed feeding. Since two days ago, she has been experiencing severe vomiting after each meal. Even if she only consumes 80 milliliters of milk, she might projectile vomit 30-40 milliliters. There was a previous phenomenon of spitting up, but hospital examination confirmed no pyloric stenosis. Why is my baby’s vomiting so severe? How should I care for her?
Answer
Severe baby vomiting may be due to gastroesophageal reflux. You can try reducing the amount of milk during feeding and elevate the baby’s head to about 20 degrees to alleviate symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Additionally, be vigilant for other surgical conditions such as hypertrophic pyloric stenosis or pyloric spasm, especially when the baby has projectile vomiting, as further examination should be conducted promptly. The most common cause of vomiting is indigestion, which may be a functional change. Auxiliary treatment methods can be used to relieve symptoms.
