Baby spitting up milk can be caused by various reasons, including non-pathological factors such as overfeeding, improper feeding methods, as well as pathological factors like indigestion, acute gastroenteritis, etc. If the baby frequently spits up milk with vomit coming out of the nose, consider positional issues or underlying diseases, seek timely medical attention, doctors may guide adjusting positions, improving constipation, or prescribing medication.
When a baby eats too much, exceeding the stomach’s capacity, it may lead to milk spitting up, reducing the meal size appropriately can help alleviate this symptom. Feeding posture is also crucial, ensure to hold the baby upright after feeding, with the head slightly elevated, avoid lying on the side or semi-recumbent positions that can cause milk overflow. Also, make sure the formula is mixed in the right proportion, as too thick can also trigger issues.
During illnesses, such as gastrointestinal discomfort caused by colds, the baby may spit up milk frequently, along with symptoms like rapid breathing, coughing, etc. Following the doctor’s advice to use appropriate antiviral medication is necessary. Indigestion, possibly caused by chilling the abdomen, apart from spitting up milk, may also be accompanied by abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc., requiring medication to help regulate spleen and stomach functions. Acute gastroenteritis caused by food poisoning can lead to stomach inflammation and muscle spasms, accelerating food expulsion, similarly requiring antibiotic treatment. Additionally, milk spitting up may also be a manifestation of diseases like esophageal reflux or pyloric abnormalities, necessitating professional diagnosis and treatment.
In rare cases, such as congenital megacolon or intussusception, surgical intervention may be necessary, like adhesiolysis or bowel-related surgeries, to address the underlying issue causing milk spitting up.
