My 2 year old toddler has been having some trouble chewing and swallowing his food properly. About once a day, on average, he gags on some food and throws up. .He keeps food in his mouth and spit or vommits afterwards.He is fussy eater.He don't like to eat anything,even if he is hungry.
.He makes a loud,annoying burp every time when he eats.
He drinks little milk using trainer cup.
I have talked to his peditrician several times about this. Basically, because our son is healthy, he's not really interested in seeing him. he said some kids just gag easily, and they tend to get better as they get older.
Does anyone have advice on helping our son get over this yucky problem?
2006-11-28 15:02:07 · 9 answers · asked by omabhi 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Try a different doctor and have them look at his throat as well as a regular physical.
Also, keep a diary and see if there is a pattern for time of day, food or whether or not activity makes a difference.
Good luck.
2006-11-28 15:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by bookmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hate to say it, but the pediatrician is right. My son was the same way when he was little, sometimes he wouldn't even eat anything and throw up for no reason!! He outgrew it around 2 1/2-3 years, the only thing to do now is make sure all of his food is cut into tiny pieces to assure he won't choke, and then just hope he'll do okay.
As far as being fussy, if there is anything in particular that he likes that is relatively healthy, let him eat it whenever just to be sure that he has something in his system. My son's favorite was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches- not too bad if you use wheat bread and low sugar jelly, and at least it kept him fed!!
Good luck to you, it should get better soon!
2006-11-28 15:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by chelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number one-Go with your gut! You know something is wrong. Sounds like reflux but may also be a feeding and or swallowing disorder. It sounds like he has difficulty managaing the food (chewing). Get another opinion from a doctor and seek an evaluation by a Speech Pathologist to rule out a swallowing disorder. Early Intervention services are also available. Check with your local health department or state website for further information. As a Speech Pathologist and a parent I would do this right away!
2006-11-28 15:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by UGG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He just can't chew very well yet. And if he's trying to cut his two-year molars, he will chew even worse because his mouth aches. Give him teeny tiny pieces, or softer foods. As for the burping, he's swallowing air all that time he's chewing without swallowing. It's gonna come back up eventually...
You may try using a different type of cup, too. Some kids go thru 3 or 4 types before they get one they "like".
Good luck...
2006-11-28 15:13:53 · answer #4 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my children had this problem. She had loads of medical tests done and they eventually said her muscles were very underdeveloped so she didn't have strong enough muscles to swallow and digest her food properly. She saw a speech therapist from just under 2 years old until she was nearly 7 years old, to learn exercises to strengthen her muscles. Of course, your son's problem may be totally different. I can't help but think it must be difficult eating with enlarged tonsils, whatever the doctor says.
2016-03-13 00:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to get a new doctor. Something is wrong here and the doctor you have is a jerk. Take the child to some one else and investigate if he has food allergies or some sort of intestinal blockage. My brother was like that and it turned out he had a herniated bowel or something like that He was opperated on and he was fine after that. Get a new doctor that has a little more interest in doing his job and helping a child.
2006-11-28 15:47:19 · answer #6 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to a different doctor.His symptoms suggest Hiatal Hernia or Acid Reflux Disorder,both of which can cause inhalation pneumonia.Both are easily treated with medication or minor surgery.There may be nothing wrong with him,but better safe than sorry.Good luck with the little guy.
2006-11-28 15:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cut his foods down into the smallest pieces you can, and maybe get him some carnation instance breakfast type things to get some stuff into him
2006-11-28 15:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by nikkidyr98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor he may have strep throat or tonsillitis
2006-11-28 15:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋