Question
Over the past three days, the child has experienced vomiting after being placed in bed after feeding. The child may wake up and cry and struggle later, even vomiting milk fed two hours ago. The child had a history of a cold, and vomiting began after recovery from the cold. Is this related to indigestion?
Answer
Baby vomiting may be due to the incomplete development of their stomach, causing easy backflow of stomach contents. It is recommended to hold the child upright and gently pat their back after feeding to help expel stomach gases, and then hold them for a while. Additionally, avoid immediately moving the child or feeding them again after feeding. When lying down, having the child in a right-side sleeping position can help reduce the occurrence of vomiting. Vomiting refers to the complex reflex action of stomach contents or part of the small intestine flowing back through the esophagus and out of the mouth, which is one of the common gastrointestinal symptoms in children.