There are many things to pay attention to when taking care of a baby, and the most important one is diet. If the diet is not appropriate, the child is prone to diarrhea and vomiting, causing pain for the child and distress for the parents. The gastrointestinal function of a two-year-old baby is still relatively fragile, and if vomiting occurs, it should be handled with caution. Below, we will understand what causes vomiting in a two-year-old baby.
What's wrong with a two-year-old baby vomiting
1. Gastroesophageal reflux. Gastroesophageal reflux is the passive reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, which occurs repeatedly and is different from vomiting. Vomiting is an active reflex process that occurs when the diaphragm and abdominal muscles contract, but it is difficult to distinguish between the two in clinical practice. Gastroesophageal reflux is not uncommon in children, most of which are physiological and can generally be naturally relieved.
2. Hypertrophic stenosis of the pylorus. Hypertrophic stenosis of the pylorus is also a disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract in infancy. It can cause babies to experience jet vomiting and other problems such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and malnutrition.
3. Feeding issues. Overfeeding, indigestion, or allergies to certain foods can also cause vomiting in babies.
How to determine if a baby's vomiting is severe
If there is only a small amount of blood or bile in the vomit, there is often no need to worry. The impact force of food reflux can sometimes cause slight tearing of blood vessels on the esophageal wall, resulting in bleeding. If a baby has swallowed blood from oral wounds or nosebleeds within the past 6 hours, there may also be a small amount of blood in their vomit. However, if there is continuous blood or an increase in blood content in the baby's vomit, the baby should be taken to the hospital for examination. The blood in vomit may be bright red or like dark coffee grounds. Doctors may need to examine and treat vomit containing blood or bile.
To determine the severity of a child's vomiting, one must first learn to judge. For example, some babies like to stuff toys into their mouths. If they stick too deep into their mouths, it is easy to dry up. Of course, this needs to be prohibited in a timely manner and the baby should be cleaned. Generally, there should not be too many problems. The cause of the baby's vomiting should be identified first, and then accurate methods of relief can be taken.
