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Twin baby 4weeks having vomiting 4-6 /day weight 2.5 kg failure to thrive. active and no fever... abdomen soft.. domstal drops tried but no response.

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Gastro-esophageal: Reflux is a common cause of vomiting in low-birth-weight babies. Pyloric stenosis is another possible cause, usually with projectile vomiting by 6 weeks. If baby was ill as a newborn, there may be other causes. If vomiting causes inadequate weight gain ( less than 20-30 gms./day), it is definitely worth having baby's pediatrician evaluate ; treat or refer to a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Answered 3/31/2014

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