About Us | Privacy | Site Map
Font Size
A
A
A

Spitting Up in Infants (cont.)

Medical Treatment

If the child is otherwise well, no specific treatment may be needed other than the feeding techniques mentioned for home care.

Occasionally, the spitting up may be so frequent that the infant may not gain weight appropriately. This is much more concerning and may require specific tests and more aggressive treatment. If the testing confirms gastroesophageal reflux, the treatment may include careful feeding techniques and possibly medications.



Next: Medications »

Share | | | | | More

Parenting and Pregnancy

Get tips for baby and you.

Are You Depressed? Take the Quiz



Read What Your Physician is Reading on eMedicine

Counseling the Breastfeeding Mother »

In the time before managed care and "drive-through" deliveries, the vast majority of newborns remained in the hospital for several days after birth.

Read More on eMedicine »

Medical Dictionary