In this video, Dr. Srinivasa Murthy, Lead Paediatrics, Consultant – Paediatrics and Neonatology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, discusses vomiting in infants. He begins by explaining that vomiting is a common symptom in infants, especially those between the ages of 0 and 1 year. He then goes on to describe the different types of vomiting, including spit-ups and gastroesophageal reflux (GER).
Causes and Symptoms of Vomiting in Infants
GER is caused by a weak valve between the stomach and esophagus, which allows stomach contents to flow back up into the esophagus. He notes that this is common in infants and that it usually goes away on its own within the first year of life. The doctor also discusses some of the symptoms of vomiting in infants, such as choking, coughing, and weight loss.
Treatment for Vomiting in Infants
Finally, Dr. Srinivasa outlines some of the treatment options for vomiting in infants, including thickening feeds, antacids, and anti-emetics. He emphasizes that these treatments are rarely necessary and that most cases of vomiting in infants can be managed with conservative measures, such as burping the baby frequently and keeping the baby upright after feeds.
Seek medical attention at Aster Women & Children Hospital if your infant is experiencing any of these symptoms.
