Is Similac formula recommended for an infant?
Patient: I have a 1 month old, he was on Simalac formula but last week I brought him to emerg because he was spitting up after every meal, so they told me to switch him to Soy formula. Since Monday now he has not gone for a bowel movement, and starting today he has thrown up after every meal. When he is up he is constantly straining himself to try and go to the washroom. I can tell that his belly is hard and that he is very uncomfortable. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I feel that we need to rule out idiopathic hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. So, I suggest that you consult your pediatrician or a pediatric surgeon regarding this. Your kid might require an ultrasound of the abdomen for diagnosis.The other possibility is that he might be having a gastroesophageal reflux which your pediatrician will be able to take care.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth Amperayani