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What Causes Refusal To Feed And Vomiting In A Child?

My 7 week old baby usually drink about 4 oz breastmilk every 4 to 5 hours. she vomit milk at time but not often. but these two days, she refuse milk and crying and struggle when offered feeding. She only takes 2 oz now and increase vomiting and seems uncomfortable after feeding and difficult to fall asleep. what is wrong with her what should i do?
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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hello madam,
7 week old child of yours with problem of refusal to feed and vomiting...most common cause for this could be gastritis which is quite usual in infants.other causes can be gastric outlet obstruction or gerd.However since the child is irritable and not feeding well,I suggest that the child be shown to a pediatrician for proper evaluation
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What Causes Refusal To Feed And Vomiting In A Child?

hello madam, 7 week old child of yours with problem of refusal to feed and vomiting...most common cause for this could be gastritis which is quite usual in infants.other causes can be gastric outlet obstruction or gerd.However since the child is irritable and not feeding well,I suggest that the child be shown to a pediatrician for proper evaluation thank you