Milk-rejection sign
Milk-rejection sign
Milk-rejection sign (pronunciation: /mɪlk rɪˈdʒɛkʃən saɪn/) is a clinical term used in pediatric medicine to describe a situation where an infant refuses to breastfeed or bottle-feed. This can be an indication of various underlying health issues.
Etymology
The term "milk-rejection sign" is derived from the English words "milk" (from Old English meoluc), "rejection" (from Latin reicere meaning 'to throw back') and "sign" (from Latin signum meaning 'mark, token').
Causes
Milk-rejection sign can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Oral thrush: A yeast infection in the mouth that can make feeding painful for the infant.
- Teething: The process of new teeth emerging can cause discomfort and make the infant reluctant to feed.
- Ear infection: Pain from an ear infection can be exacerbated by sucking and swallowing during feeding.
- Food intolerance or allergy: The infant may be reacting to something in the mother's diet that is passed through the breast milk, or to the formula if bottle-feeding.
Related Terms
- Breastfeeding: The process of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast.
- Bottle-feeding: The process of feeding a baby with milk or formula from a bottle.
- Lactation: The production of milk by the mammary glands.
- Infant nutrition: The dietary needs of infants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Milk-rejection sign
- Wikipedia's article - Milk-rejection sign
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