Question

A newborn has been experiencing vomiting yellow fluid accompanied by milk-like substances about a month after birth. There is also jaundice and an uncomfortable bowel movement. The baby has been taking probiotics and Yinzi Huang oral liquid, but is in good spirits. Is this vomiting condition related to the medication taken?

Answer

Vomiting is one of the common symptoms in children, causing discomfort not only to the child but also affecting their diet, which can be concerning for parents. Therefore, parents should learn to make initial judgments about the causes of vomiting. The main reasons include: 1. Feeding or dietary issues: such as overfeeding during the neonatal period, inappropriate formula milk, or swallowing a large amount of air while breastfeeding; or infants eating too much at one time or consuming food that is difficult to digest. 2. Abnormal digestive function: systemic infections such as upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, and sepsis often come with high fever, nausea, loss of appetite, and vomiting. In such cases, it should be cautious…