Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Asked 6 months ago

What causes projectile vomiting in babies?

My baby, who is 8 months old, suddenly started projectile vomiting today morning after feeding. It was very scary. What are the common causes for projectile vomiting in babies of this age?

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Rajesh Mehta Rajesh Mehta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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When my kid was small, we faced this and it turned out to be pyloric stenosis, which is a blockage near the stomach. As someone who manages high BP with regular checks, I know how important timely doctor visits are. Take the baby to a pediatrician immediately for a proper ultrasound scan.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Haan, chote bacho mein agar force se ulti ho rahi hai toh normal reflux nahi hota, na? Yeh pyloric stenosis ya block ho sakta hai. Bilkul der mat karo aur baby ko turant pediatrician ke paas le jao, dehydration ka bohot darr hota hai.

Neha Reddy Neha Reddy Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

While keeping yourself active postpartum is good, a baby projectile vomiting is a serious medical issue that needs immediate professional care. It is usually caused by a physical blockage in the baby's stomach valve. Please stop any routine and take your baby to the clinic immediately.

Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I know we always try to use hing or colicaid for baby stomach issues, but projectile vomiting is not simple gas. It is a forceful vomit caused by things like pyloric stenosis, which home remedies cannot cure. Please skip the home tips this time and take the baby to a specialist.

Megha Gupta Megha Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My 3-week-old baby just projectile vomited twice today, and I am literally shaking with fear right now. Did anyone else's baby have this and turned out to be fine? I am waiting for the doctor's appointment but I am so incredibly scared.

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

In babies, projectile vomiting is a red flag symptom often pointing to pyloric stenosis or a gut obstruction. Don't waste time trying to search for solutions online or waiting for it to pass. Book an emergency appointment with a pediatrician right away to get a clear diagnosis.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Seeing your tiny baby throw up with so much force is absolutely heart-wrenching, I remember crying hysterically when it happened to my daughter. It is often caused by a condition called pyloric stenosis or severe reflux. Please hold your baby close and get a pediatrician to examine them immediately.

Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Do not wait around or ask for opinions online when a baby is projectile vomiting. We rushed our newborn to a pediatric hospital and the doctor clearly explained it was a blockage that needed immediate attention. Go to a well-equipped hospital and ask the doctor for a clear diagnosis.

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