Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Asked 8 months ago

How to stop reflux vomiting?

My 7-year-old son keeps having these reflux vomiting episodes after meals. It's very concerning for us parents. What can we do to help stop his reflux vomiting?

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Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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Reflux vomiting can be due to GERD, a weak esophageal sphincter, or even certain food triggers. While elevating your head during sleep helps, getting a proper diagnosis from a gastroenterologist is crucial. They can prescribe correct antacids or prokinetics instead of you guessing the treatment.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In my experience, gentle Vajrasana for 10 minutes after light meals has really improved my digestion and reduced acid backup. Doing daily sheetali pranayama also cools the system and calms the stomach irritation. Just make sure you do these on an empty stomach or as advised by an expert.

Vikram Solanki Vikram Solanki Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please be very careful with chronic acid reflux, as I neglected it for years and ended up with severe esophageal inflammation and ulcers. It became very difficult to swallow food. If you are actually vomiting, it is a clear sign that you need to consult a doctor immediately for a proper checkup.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much, we will figure this out. For tonight, try to sleep with two pillows so your upper body is elevated, which physically stops the acid from coming up. Avoid drinking too much water right after food, and try to have your dinner at least three hours before sleeping.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I used to just pop over-the-counter antacid tablets every time I had reflux, thinking it was normal gas. Later it turned out to be a severe H. pylori infection that required a long course of antibiotics. Please don't ignore constant vomiting, get a proper blood test or endoscopy done as advised by a physician.

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Consult a gastroenterologist

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Being diabetic, I have to be very careful because gastroparesis can also cause delayed digestion and reflux vomiting. I cannot just take random sugary syrups or heavy home remedies. I suggest talking to your doctor to see if your blood sugar levels or diabetic medications are playing a role in this.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Beta, with age I realized that our bodies cannot handle heavy meals late at night anymore. Eating small, simple, home-cooked meals by 7:30 PM solved almost all my acidity issues. Don't worry, just give your stomach a break, eat light khichdi for a day, and consult a doctor if it doesn't stop.

Gopal Yadav Gopal Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Aap thoda thanda doodh bina cheeni ka peekar dekhiye, usse pet ki jalan shant hoti hai. Par agar ulti baar-baar ho rahi hai toh bilkul laparwahi mat kijiye aur turant doctor sahab ko dikhaiye. Pet ki taseer thodi narm rakhne ke liye dahi khana bhi achha hota hai.

Riya Sharma Riya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, hostel food and random eating times used to give me terrible acid reflux and nausea. I stopped lying down immediately after eating, which helped me a lot, actually. Just sit upright or walk around for a bit, and avoid spicy cup noodles late at night.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to get bad acidity after meals, but taking a slow, gentle 15-minute walk after dinner helped speed up digestion immensely. Just make sure you don't do any high-intensity workouts or heavy bending right after eating as that worsens reflux. Let your stomach settle down first and consult your doctor.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother always used to give us a cup of thin buttermilk with a pinch of hing and curry leaves to soothe the stomach. It helps cool down the acidity, but when the reflux leads to actual vomiting, we always go to our family doctor. Home remedies are good only for mild irritation, not when you are throwing up.

Aman Verma Aman Verma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I was just reading about this online because my flatmate also faces this issue after eating late-night junk food. Apparently, carbonated drinks, caffeine, and raw onions are huge triggers for reflux. Have you noticed if any specific food item is causing this reaction in your case?

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