Question 1

hi there 
i started using nan optipro formula for my 2 month old baby a month ago. she ended up projectile vomiting after every formula feed. i then switched to similac total comfort and found it to be much less. is it okay to switch to similac soy??

Accepted Answer

PCP visit: If the caloric density is the same, you may switch the formula. Watch for any gastrointestinal problems, rash or fever. Please follow up with your PCP.  The feedings should be at an angle and not too rapid, burp mid and after the feeding.

Question 2

my 6 month old had projectile vomiting  today. i recently introduced baby yogurt - 2 days ago and again last night. could this be a bug or intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Challenge test: More than likely a bug. But you can stop the yogurt for a week and then  try feeding her the yogurt again. If she vomits again you can conclude that she has an intolerance.

Question 3

if newborn baby is projectile vomiting, should we go to the er, or can we wait for the dr's appointment we have for the next day?

Accepted Answer

ER- noe: Possible pyloric stenosis, abdominal infection or bowel obstruction. Go to ER immediately.

Question 4

my baby has been projectile  vomiting all day after every feed. no fever. he is 5 months old?

Accepted Answer

Color of vomitus: If the color of the vomitus is green or tinged with red, please proceed to the Emergency room. If the baby is otherwise active, growing and playful, reflux or pyloric stenosis should be ruled out. The treatment for reflux includes feeding the baby at an angle of 30 degrees or higher, avoid over or rapid feeding; the baby should be burped mid and after the feeding. Please see your PCP.

Question 5

8 week baby born at 37,5 week has projectile vomiting for the past 2 days, evening only. she is colic and she novulac it1. is it normal? stools green

Accepted Answer

Some basics: Green stools are a variant of normal. Projectile vomiting(it goes across the room)  is not, but occurrence only in the evening suggests this is not a blockage but more a spit up (drains down face) issue after feeding &amp; air swallowing. If it bothers you have her doc see her &amp; explain ways to manage the problem.

Question 6

what is projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Glad you asked...: Got a call once: child is vomiting.  "how far?" i asked.  "out of this room and on the wall of the next one."

that's projectile vomiting.

We don't see it now as much as we used to because we usually diagnose pyloric stenosis (its most common cause in infants) before it gets that far.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Forceful vomiting: For example, a child sitting on your lap  and projectile vomiting could completely clear your lap with the material vomited, forcefully projecting it away from himself.  This often occurs when there is an obstruction to emptying the stomach at the pyloris, a muscle at the far end of the stomach where it meets the small intestine.

Question 8

is there a difference between vomiting and projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Projectile vomiting is distinctive-extremely forceful expulsion of vomit, several feet away from the patient.  Parents often describe 'projectile' vomiting, but when i witness it, it is simply vomiting.  Many cell phones record video-take a video and share with your doctor.

Question 9

is non projectile vomiting serious? what should i do if i had this?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting: Non projectile vomiting speaks more for a viral infection type of vomiting. Projectile vomiting speaks more of an obstruction of your GI tract.Stay on a bland diet, nothing greasy or fried drink electrolyte containg fluids so you don't dehydrate.

Question 10

what is the cause of chronic recurrent newnatal projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Pyloric Stenosis: Classically this is the cause. It is an emergency and easy to fix, but requires some surgery. Have it checked out now.

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Hi there i started using nan optipro formula for my 2 month old baby a month ago. she ended up projectile vomiting after every formula feed. i then switched to similac total comfort and found it to be much less. is it okay to switch to similac soy??

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My 6 month old had projectile vomiting today. i recently introduced baby yogurt - 2 days ago and again last night. could this be a bug or intolerance?

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If newborn baby is projectile vomiting, should we go to the er, or can we wait for the dr's appointment we have for the next day?

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My baby has been projectile vomiting all day after every feed. no fever. he is 5 months old?

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8 week baby born at 37,5 week has projectile vomiting for the past 2 days, evening only. she is colic and she novulac it1. is it normal? stools green

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What is projectile vomiting?

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What is the definition or description of: projectile vomiting?

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Is there a difference between vomiting and projectile vomiting?

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Is non projectile vomiting serious? what should i do if i had this?

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What is the cause of chronic recurrent newnatal projectile vomiting?

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