Question
Why does a 3-month-old baby vomit with a small amount of blood, and how should it be handled?
Answer
A 3-month-old baby vomiting with a small amount of blood may be caused by severe vomiting leading to damage to the gastric mucosa and resulting in bleeding. If the baby stops vomiting and shows no other discomfort, the situation may not be serious. However, if the baby continues to vomit and blood is present, it may indicate acute gastritis with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and immediate medical attention should be sought. For a baby’s vomiting, the first step should be to check the baby’s fontanelle. If the fontanelle is not bulging and is soft, and the baby’s complexion is not abnormally pale, it can be initially ruled out as a disease causing increased intracranial pressure, such as hemorrhage. A baby dribbling a small amount of milk from the corner of the mouth after eating is usually considered spitting up, which is not a serious issue. Baby vomiting may be related to changes in position, indigestion, gastrointestinal inflammation, structural abnormalities, or