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4 month old spitting milk
My son 4 month old spitting milk after giving iron drops. Till 4 month he has no spitting milk. But after giving iron drops he spitting milk alot.
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It’s very common side effects of iron as it causes gastritis. Dont give on empty stomach. Consult for why iron was prescribed and if not necessary can be stopped
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Usually only vitamin D is given till 1 year.
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Iron drops itself causes gastric irritation so nothing to worry just give after feed that's it
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This is normal behaviour @ 4 months no need to worry.
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Give iron drops only after 2 hours of feed it’s not given with milk at all
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It could be bz of gastritis , give on empty stomach—
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Review after that
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Iron drops can cause mild gastric irritation and spitting up in children’s
This is common and usually not harmful.
Give iron after a feed, ensure proper burping, and keep the baby upright for 20–30 minutes.
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If vomiting is forceful, persistent, or the baby is uncomfortable or not gaining weight, please consult online or opd needed
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Dr. Jayashree Ketan Mohapatra
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Cuttack
Iron drops can cause gastric irritation, mostly if given in empty stomach. So it must be given along with or after the feed.
Spitting is also normal in this age group.
So don't worry.
You can try different brands of Iron drops.
Ensure adequate burping following feed.
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If symptoms don't improve then mediations like Domperidone can be given after consultation with the Pediatrician along with thorough physical examination.
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Due to taste and gastritis it's common.Give drop by drop and 15-20 min before feed.
Maintain upright after feeding for atleast 20 minutes
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