Warning Signs And Progression Of Galactosemia

Vomiting

Excessive vomiting tends to set in after a few days or weeks, generally paired with a loss of appetite. Some parents may have difficulty differentiating between vomiting and spitting up. Spitting up is a normal behavior in infants and young children, and it tends to occur when a child burps after feeding. Medically, spitting up is called gastroesophageal reflux, and most infants exhibit it. Vomiting, however, is more forceful and tends to have large amounts. While a child may spit up a mouthful of milk or formula through their mouth or nose, vomiting involves the body forcefully contracting to expel as much of the stomach's contents as possible.