Monday 13 April 2015

VOMITING IN INFANTS

In small infants, the parents are often difficult to distinguish between vomiting with spit (Javanese), ie, the release of a new bit in drinking milk. Almost all minor disturbances could make the baby vomit once, and things like this do not need to worry about. However, frequent vomiting in infants may be a sign of hidden problems.

"Pyloric stenosis is a thickening of the muscle that constricts the mouth stomach, vomiting can lead to a repeat of the strong. This can lead to dehydration. The solution, immediately check to the doctor, the handling of this case include ultrasonic scans and surgery to widen the mouth of the stomach."



"In infants, vomiting with fever may occur as a result of infection."

"Spit (in Java) is not the actual vomiting that does not need to worry about the baby seems healthy. This condition is usually due to the presence of trapped air in the stomach (see Tips Actions' Facing Sign wind). But if you see your worries doctor. "

"Gastroenteritis is an infection of the digestive system that can cause diarrhea in infants. When taken to the doctor, a doctor will check if the baby is dehydrated. The doctor will also give you some advice dehydration prevention and treatment of gastroenteritis in infants, for further prevention, follow TIPS OWN ACTIONS 'Dealing with gastroenteritis in infants'. "

"Is the baby vomiting yellowish green liquid? If yes then immediately take the baby to the doctor. In this case it may happen intussusception is folded into the intestine itself causing blockage. Your baby may need to be admitted to hospital for a thorough check to ensure diagnosis. Treatment usually involves an enema for intussusception force colon tissue folded back into place. If the enema does not work, surgery may be necessary. "

"Is your baby vomit while on the go? If yes, may cause motion sickness. This condition may be a congenital abnormality of the parents of the baby. Vomiting during travels in general is rare in infants under 1 year of age."

"In infants, the muscles around the stomach peaks relatively more slack than older children and play too zeal can lead to vomiting. It is nothing to worry about and will increasingly rarely arise after the child is growing. Meanwhile avoid spun game especially in the current playlist after eating. "

OWN ACTION: Prevent Gastroenteritis

Infants, especially those fed from a bottle, very vulnerable to gastroenteritis. The following precautions can help reduce the risk of infection:


  • Always wash your hands after using the toilet, after changing diapers, and before preparing baby formula.
  • Wash and brush all the bottles, caps of bottles and teats with warm soapy water before sterile it.
  • Well sterilize all utensils and dot with the use disinfectants or sterilizing steam or boil the equipment on top of the pot.
  • Make sure that all water used for infants under the age of 5 months has been boiled and cooled.
  • Provide a separate towel for babies and frequently wash.
  • Although sterilization of equipment can be stopped since the baby is 6 months old, always make sure that all the tools are washed well with warm soapy water.


OWN ACTION TIP: Handle Gastroenteritis in Infants

Gastroenteritis not require treatment such as antibiotics. The provision of ORS will be able to prevent dehydration and help recovery. In breastfed infants, giving ORS solution should be reduced after the baby began to improve. In infants milk-bottle, give ORS only on the first day, then half ORS and a half servings of milk on the second day. Then go back to the normal serving of milk bottles 24 hours later. When you arise in the diarrhea, perhaps it is caused by temporary lactose intolerance. Immediately give more ORS and contact your doctor.

WARNING! :
Immediately take the baby to the hospital when a yellowish green vomit or if vomiting is accompanied by one of the following symptoms:
  • Average skin dark red spots that do not fade by pressure.
  • Would not eat for more than 3 hours (for infants under 3 months) or more than 6 hours (if the baby over the age of 3 months).
  • Unusual drowsiness.
  • Sunken eyes and / mouth dry.
  • Black stool or blood stained.

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