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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting In An Infant

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Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016
Question: Baby 17 days old.. Vomiting after every feed from last night...
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Give domperidone drops and proper burping

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely cause of pukes in newborn period is aerophagia (gas ingestion while feeding) and gastro-oesophageal regurgitation of feeds.
So, I would recommend you to give him proper burping in between and after feeds. Ensure good attachment and positioning while breastfeeding.

You may also start Domperidone drops for persistent vomiting.

In case, the baby do not respond, poorly feeding, lethargic and color of vomitus is bilious (greenish) then do visit a pediatrician immediately for clinical examination and evaluation.

Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting In An Infant

Brief Answer: Give domperidone drops and proper burping Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely cause of pukes in newborn period is aerophagia (gas ingestion while feeding) and gastro-oesophageal regurgitation of feeds. So, I would recommend you to give him proper burping in between and after feeds. Ensure good attachment and positioning while breastfeeding. You may also start Domperidone drops for persistent vomiting. In case, the baby do not respond, poorly feeding, lethargic and color of vomitus is bilious (greenish) then do visit a pediatrician immediately for clinical examination and evaluation. Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions. Take care