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What Causes Strong Gag Reflex With Vomiting?
my 8 month old granddaughter has a strong gag reflex and has thrown up her entire dinner twice . Not in row but twice in two weeks . today she took her bottle then her mother gave her a bath then fed her some baby food She is not on her acid reflex medicine any more would this help her. she is happy and growing otherwise.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hai I'm Dr.Subramanian
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Gag reflex is a normal phenomenon in humans.
Vomiting once in a while....this can usually happen in most of the babies. Do not worry.
He does not require any medication.
Proper burping after every feed is very important.
Do not force the baby to eat...feed only on demand.
Take care.
Welcome to HCM
Gag reflex is a normal phenomenon in humans.
Vomiting once in a while....this can usually happen in most of the babies. Do not worry.
He does not require any medication.
Proper burping after every feed is very important.
Do not force the baby to eat...feed only on demand.
Take care.
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