For babies, even the smallest health problems can trigger anxiety. One of them is the baby often vomits. Pay attention to the possibility of this as a symptom of gastric acid disorders in infants.
Frequent vomiting is one of the usual things, especially after breastfeeding. Most don't need any action. However, if the baby vomits accompanied by fussing, shortness of breath, frequent vomiting, so that the growth is disrupted, or makes his weight not increase, there is a possibility that the child has stomach acid disorders.
Acid Reflux causes the baby to often vomit
If the baby often vomits, especially every time he eats, this needs to be explored further. Babies have the possibility of experiencing gastric acid disease or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Reflux occurs when the muscle circle between the esophagus and stomach does not function optimally, so that stomach acid and food from the stomach return to the esophagus. Generally, this occurs because the function of the muscle ring that functions like a valve in the lower esophagus of the baby is not perfect. The good news is that these valves will usually function perfectly from ages 4-5 months to one year of age. At that time, the baby's vomiting will stop. Babies experiencing reflux can also be caused by the size of the stomach that is still small, so it is easily filled.
In addition to the baby often vomiting, several other symptoms that accompany GERD in infants include:
- Stomach ache.
- Pain or pain in the throat and chest. So often refuse to suckle or eat.
- Cry when or after feeding or feeding.
- Frequent coughing or coughing that lasts long enough.
- Respiratory disorders such as choking, coughing, wheezing or wheezing, to shortness of breath. If left untreated, this respiratory disorder can cause pneumonia.
- Developmental disorders, this is because the baby does not get enough nutrients needed.
- Colic in infants.
Overcoming Acid Stomach in Infants
It is important to immediately see a pediatrician for a baby often vomiting accompanied by symptoms of GERD. To determine the diagnosis, the doctor will ask for information from parents and see the baby's health record and perform a physical examination on the baby. There is also a possibility that doctors will conduct a series of additional tests to confirm GERD conditions, such as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or an X-ray examination of the abdomen with a barium swallow.
Generally, doctors will provide medicines that will reduce gas in the stomach, as well as drugs that will reduce stomach acid levels. However, several studies show the possibility that the use of gastric acid-lowering drugs cannot completely reduce the occurrence of reflux in infants. Provision of medicines must be very careful in infants, because there is a possibility of side effects.
In addition to drugs, in some cases surgery may be needed to treat GERD. This procedure is effective but is rarely done, because it considers the risks to the baby.
Preventing Acid Reflux in Infants
To help prevent babies from vomiting often because of GERD, it's a good idea to try a number of things that can help the baby feel comfortable. For example, giving extra pillows on the head and adjusting the meal schedule. Mother can also hold the baby upright about 30 minutes after feeding or eating. Make sure there is no excessive pressure around the stomach during that time. In addition, try to baby burp every time you suckle or eat.
Other actions that can be done such as thickening the milk given by adding cereal, or for babies who can already eat solid food, can be given a denser textured food. But this action should not be done carelessly, because it must be with the doctor's approval.
Frequent vomiting babies should be observed if there is excessive or accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting with blood, or the baby often vomits causing it to become dehydrated. Consult with a pediatrician to get the best treatment.
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