Surgery as 'last resort' for vomiting babies
Most babies and young children spit up after feeding, but it can sometimes be more than just infant reflux. However, doctors from Seattle Children's Hospital question whether surgeons are too quick to intervene - especially for infants under 2 months of age. Reflux is no cause for alarm in itself if the infant is thriving and gaining weight. But if the baby spits up green or yellow liquid, blood, or a mixture that looks like coffee grounds, it may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)...
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