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My 4 mo old formula fed had been spitting up a lot more than usual, the last two have had dark brown/red streaks in them. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Virginio Rodriguez answered

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REFLUX...: MANY INFANTS DU DEVELOP SPITTING UP SOME WITHOUT PROBLEMS SOME WITH IRRITATION SECONDARY TO GASTRIC JUICES ACIDITY WHICH WHEN TOUCHING THE ESOPHAGUS IT CAN IRRITATE IT AND SOMETIMES SOME BLEEDING CAN OCCUR. YOUR BABY SHOULD BE SEEN BY HIS/HER PEDIATRICIAN IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES OR HE/SHE ACTS IN PAIN

Answered 5/15/2016

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A member asked:

My 4 mo old formula fed had been spitting up a lot more than usual, the last two have had dark brown/red streaks in them. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Virginio Rodriguez answered

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