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Is Possetting After Feeding In An Infant A Cause For Concern?
Question: Hi my baby s five months old.... still now he was vomiting(possetting) a milk after every breast feeding....don't know wat to do..... doctor said he was over feed.... when it will be stopped.... his weight s 6.1 kg.... is this normal weight??? Now doc prescribed etazyme... shall I give this.... if I gave vomit will stop r not????? Am little worried....
Brief Answer:
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Possetting after feeds is usually due to gastro oesophageal reflux in early infancy. Your baby's weight is normal for his age and suggests that it needs no treatment at present. Most babies (upto 90%) improve by the time they start sitting. So, hopefully he will improve by 6-7 months of age.
Etazyme won't help him. So you may stop it. Just ensure on demand feeds and proper burping in between and after feeds. Keep baby in slightly head end up position while lying in crib.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Possetting after feeds is usually due to gastro oesophageal reflux in early infancy. Your baby's weight is normal for his age and suggests that it needs no treatment at present. Most babies (upto 90%) improve by the time they start sitting. So, hopefully he will improve by 6-7 months of age.
Etazyme won't help him. So you may stop it. Just ensure on demand feeds and proper burping in between and after feeds. Keep baby in slightly head end up position while lying in crib.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
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