Today we will consider the main reasons for the emergencevomiting in the child. First, let's give a definition of this unpleasant phenomenon. Vomiting in a newborn is a physiological action of the baby's body, aimed at removing food and other substances through reverse movement (antiperistaltic). It should be remembered that the manifestation of vomiting in children is a purely reflex act (unconscious action), although in some cases, due to strong-willed efforts, adults are able to cause similar gastric movements.
The first and most common reason for thisphenomena like vomiting in a newborn are abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract, however, this is not always the case. For example, new-born babies often have a process of regurgitation of consumed food, which in no way is a gastric pathology. Such a manifestation can be associated with overeating, but more often it is simply a physiological feature. If a child spits a little, then this is not a reason for medical intervention.
The next reason, which is the frequency ofsecond place - intestinal diseases or allergic reaction to certain food components (milk, lure). In the event that the process of vomiting in your child is accompanied by uncharacteristic rashes, it is necessary to immediately contact the pediatrician who will prescribe further treatment aimed at eliminating allergic manifestations.
If it concerns a gastric infection, thenthe necessary measures will depend entirely on the degree of severity of the child's condition. An easy infection with a lack of febrile manifestations can be calmed down at home (under the supervision of the attending physician).
Urgent medical care is required in case,if the emetic cycles do not stop, the body is even dehydrated, the general condition of the baby worsens, the body temperature rises. Often, such problems require the hospitalization of the child. Advice to parents: do not resist these measures, because in most cases, you can make up for lost fluid only by direct infusion through a vein (dropper). The same method for eliminating the infection can be poured and antibacterial substances.
By the way, vomiting in a newborn and a child of younger age can also occur with usual acute respiratory viral infections, accompanied by high fever and general intoxication of the body.
Another common cause of vomitingnewborn babies may be pyloric stenosis, which is due to the development of the stomach (more precisely, its pyloric department). In this case, proper treatment is performed only by the surgical method, which depends on the severity of the disease. But it is not necessary to confuse pyloric stenosis with externally very similar pylorospasm. With pilorospazme there are no violations of the permeability of food.
Abundant vomiting in the newborn - "fountain"may be associated with immaturity or damage to the CNS (central nervous system) that occurred during pregnancy or in unsuccessful births. The neurologist should help to cope with this misfortune.
Also, the cause of vomiting can be the disease (meningitis) or the resulting head injury brain (concussion). In this case, vomiting does not bring the desiredrelief (the child does not calm down after the attack), but only causes additional pain, since, first of all, it is associated with a disorder of the vomiting center.
Sometimes there is vomiting in children under one year of age whohave good health and good nutrition. This happens due to the appearance of ketone bodies, which act directly on the brain of the child (acetoneisous vomiting). This may be a symptom of diabetes, but most often this vomiting occurs due to excess fat intake, which is why the pancreas is simply unable to digest them.
And the last cause of vomiting isneuropsychiatric disorders, which are often not so easy to handle. The conditions for the onset of gagging can be completely different: for the youngest, this is a meeting with a stranger, the absence of parents; older children - anguish, unwillingness to do anything, fear. Children's neurologists are called to help in this situation, and also a consultation with a child psychotherapist will not be superfluous.
Baby vomiting is a formidable symptom that cannot beignore - be sure to consult your doctor to determine the cause and purpose of treatment! Self-medication is dangerous and can lead to sad consequences.
During vomiting, never (!) Leave the baby alone, hold it upright and rinse your mouth with boiled water.
