i have a 19 month old nephew who can not eat anything other than baby food. my sister has tried everything and the doctors have yet to be of any help. he can eat anything that is in a liquid form but the sec somthing solid touches the back of his throat up it comes. has anyone else ever seen or heard of anything like this. this is not a joke HELPFUL ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE. THANKS.
2006-09-18 15:47:24 · 8 answers · asked by space_cowboy 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Unfortunately the doc.'s will say nothing is wrong if the kids weight is normal and he doesn't have any diagnosed medical and/ or developmental problems that would cause this. This problem has been seen before and a lot of times the child has milk and/ or food allergies that has caused rashes and problems with reflux. The child has simply not wanted or cant tolerate solids. Because of not being able to tolerate solids at a early age it will delay the onset of normal chewing and swallowing.Sometimes when a parent waits too long to introduce solids it can be a issue(such as with breastfeeding at a late age). Doc.s say that slowly and eventually the child will learn how to chew and sometimes occupational therapy can help. If all tests have come back negative then just try to be patient and he should eventually want to eat solids(and loose the habit of throwing up when feeling the texture of solids).
2006-09-18 16:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by twildman22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to figure out if it is a medical problem, or if he is just being fussy. The doctor will help you figure out if it is medical. If it isn't medical, here is what I would do. Stop trying to feed him regular food. He may be trying to reject it because he feels forced to do it and this is one way he can have the power. (Toddlers like power and food and toileting is the way they can do it.) And only offer boring baby food. Make sure you have lots of good food on the table that isn't baby food, including things that are softer regular food like applesauce, pudding, and soup. Make sure the food you offer isn't too spicy. Let him try whatever he feels like on the table, and if he doesn't want any more, don't force him to have more. Maybe if you aren't so anxious about it, he may stop doing it.
2006-09-18 23:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Don't Know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 10 and still doesn't like some foods - it's a texture thing, like not liking the feel of wool against your skin, only in this case it's the back of his throat. Your nephew's parents should continue to feed him baby food and maybe try some soft foods like warm cereals, creamy soups with crackers mushed in, chili or spaghettie sauce. Talk to a nutritionist to make sure he gets enough of different foods for his growth. Keep trying, be patient and love him.
2006-09-18 22:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by snowgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he has a gag reflex. Try giving him something that you know for sure he will really like. Like a juice bar, because it is solid but it will melt, maybe something like this will get him used to having something solid in his mouth and will slowly introduce the idea of solid foods in which he must swallow.
2006-09-18 22:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by dianesaunders2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer that he may have something wrong with his esophogus. He needs to see a pediatric specialist. I think she also should check into alternative medicine too.
2006-09-18 22:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's just like my 2 year old sister give him some vitimins
2006-09-18 22:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by CrAzYcHiC123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly- have him checked for" pyloric stenosis " by a good ped.- surgeon.
2006-09-18 22:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Tinkerbelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could have something wrong with his esophagus so your sister/brother may want to take him to a specialist.
2006-09-18 22:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by mysterious_yet_sweet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋