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Gagging or choking problem
Hello, my son is 3 months old. he is top feeding..from past few days he is getting caugh at times in a day by gagging or choking. it was not there before..because of the choking he is getting caugh and at times he is vomiting the feed. is it something serious?ehat can b the cause and what can I do to prevent this?
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You need to get a through examination done with the child. Please visit your local practitioner at the earliest.
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Watch for signs of gagging/ bluish discolouration of face.
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Hello. To stop gagging either offer feeds by katori chammach or ensure you are using slow flow nipples suitable for newborns in your feeding bottle (size 0)
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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
North Goa
Hi I can fully understand your worry.
Its important to know more information before I say it's normal.... better you either visit doctor in person .. or start a online consultation.
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Do follow and Subscribe to DrPoonamsvlog on YouTube.. I make small videos on topics that worry parents..
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Dr. Prashant Wagh
Pediatrician
22 yrs exp
Pune
It’s not serious at all.stop bottle feeding if u are giving..always give feed by wati spoon
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