Re: When does the spitting up end?

Posted by VanessaG on December 02, 2002 at 18:41:19:

In Reply to: Re: When does the spitting up end? posted by robin on December 02, 2002 at 13:48:54:

: sounds like acid reflux u may need ot swich formulas and amybe get medical help for it

Hi. I had to add this.

Some reflux is purely a physical problem, with no relief from switching formulas. It is due to spasms, or incomplete tightening of the bottom of the esophagus where it joins to the stomach. The ony help is to give antacids as a way of preventing acid damage to the esophagus. My daughter projectile vomited till she was 9 or 10 months old. It magically stopped over the course of a couple of weeks. So keep in mind that spitting up dribbles down there chin, vomiting hits Dad on the other side of her bedroom. Our other baby, now four months, spits up often, and I thank my lucky stars for that. Some babies are just puky. If there is no pain, or grimacing etc. That may be all you have on you r hands. Thomas quite often smiles as it runs down his chin :). If concerned though of course talk to your Dr. ASAP. Good luck.

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