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Symptoms›Spitting up

Spitting up

Spitting up is normal for babies, and is usually nothing to worry about. Excessive spitting, however, can be due to gastroesophageal reflux.

Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this

Pediatrics 35 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Body locations

Upper abdomen

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