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What Causes Vomiting Of Frothy White?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Question: My 2.5 year old had a vomiting bug 2 weeks ago. Since then on prob 3/4 occasions he has randomly threw up agsin. Complains of being sick then throws up but it's usually only clear fluid with a bit of frothy white stuff. This morning he threw up after a night of being unsettled quiet a bit???
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day From the description of bit of frothy white stuff vomiting it appears that vomiting is non bilious. In the absence of other symptom like Urinary or other associated gastrointestinal complaint it's likely to be Gastroesophageal reflux. I hope there is no distension of abdomen and baby is also passing stools regularly. I would suggest the following which will definitely help 1. Avoid putting the baby to sleep immediately after feeds 2. Avoid spicy and oily food 3. Capsule Lansoprozole will be helpful: it suppresses gastric acid secretion. Along with this addition of Domperidone which increases gastric motility will be helpful. 4. Propped up position while sleeping will be helpful. In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (4 hours later)
I think you got his age comfused. He is 2.5 years old not months old.... 2 & a half years old :-)
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Gerd with Gastritis can occur at any age Detailed Answer: Greetings I have rightly got his age in years only. Gastroesophageal reflux along with gastritis could occur at any age. If the vomiting does not respond to the medication, baby will require Ultrasound of abdomen to rule out other causes like Malrotation especially if the vomiting is bilious. Do write to me if you need any further assistance Wishing your baby a speedy recovery Regards Dr T Shobha
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What Causes Vomiting Of Frothy White?

Brief Answer: Possibility of Gastroesophageal reflux Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day From the description of bit of frothy white stuff vomiting it appears that vomiting is non bilious. In the absence of other symptom like Urinary or other associated gastrointestinal complaint it's likely to be Gastroesophageal reflux. I hope there is no distension of abdomen and baby is also passing stools regularly. I would suggest the following which will definitely help 1. Avoid putting the baby to sleep immediately after feeds 2. Avoid spicy and oily food 3. Capsule Lansoprozole will be helpful: it suppresses gastric acid secretion. Along with this addition of Domperidone which increases gastric motility will be helpful. 4. Propped up position while sleeping will be helpful. In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD