Spitting Up in Infants (cont.)
Medical Author:
Jesse Walck, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
IN THIS ARTICLEExams and TestsUsually the physician can diagnose normal spitting up based on a detailed history and physical examination. X-rays or blood tests are required only in rare cases to exclude other more serious causes of the spitting up. |
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