Spitting up in newborn babies can be categorized into physiological and pathological conditions. Physiological vomiting requires the adoption of a correct breastfeeding method, but if spitting up occurs frequently, or even projectile vomiting occurs, then prompt medical consultation should be conducted to find out the cause of the disease.
Due to the small stomach capacity of newborn babies, which is in a horizontal position, if the amount of breastfeeding is too large, and the milk comes out too quickly during feeding, it can lead to spitting up. The correct way of breastfeeding needs to be adjusted. After the baby spits up, the head of the child should be cushioned or the upper body should be lifted to avoid accidental aspiration.
If the infant appears to spit up frequently, or suddenly appear jet vomiting, vomiting a relatively large amount, and the baby appears to cry, abdominal distension, fever and other symptoms, we need to be vigilant about the possibility of disease, such as gastroesophageal reflux, congenital hypertrophic pyloric obstruction, etc., should be promptly consult the doctor, improve the relevant examination, and clear the cause of the disease and then treat the primary disease.
For example, children with frequent spitting up caused by gastroesophageal reflux can use acid suppressants such as cimetidine and aluminum phosphate gel to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa under the guidance of a doctor, while those with congenital hypertrophic pyloric obstruction can be treated with surgery such as pyloromyotomy.
Parents should pay attention to the symptoms of spitting up in newborn babies in order to prevent aspiration, and in serious cases, timely consultation and treatment are needed. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.