BILIOUS VOMITING IN NEWBORNS — STEP 2 MUST-KNOW 🍼💚 💚 Bilious = distal obstruction (bile means beyond the ampulla). 🌀 Malrotation ± Midgut Volvulus: Diagnose with upper GI series (look for a corkscrew). NPO, NG tube, urgent surgery. ⏳ No meconium in 48 hrs? 🧠 Hirschsprung: Aganglionic distal colon, Down syndrome, rectal suction biopsy (squirt sign). Resection. 🧪 Meconium ileus: Cystic fibrosis, X-ray/contrast enema; Gastrografin enema can treat.� #drhavicandbrody #medstudent #medschool #med

Riggie has struggled with bilious vomiting syndrome since he was a puppy. Our golden had it too, so we recognized the symptoms immediately. His case is a little worse, so we had to move him from 2 meals a day to 3. If his stomach is empty for more than 8 hours, he throws up. He’s done great since we made the change and is loving the freeze dried raw lamb for his lunch! @openfarmpet - 15% off 1st order code RIGGIE Food puzzle - Amazon store under “Food Puzzles and Slow Feeders” list (link in bio)

🟡 Is Your Dog Vomiting Yellow Bile? 🟡 It's natural to get worried when our dog vomits, especially when it's yellow bile or after eating. But before rushing to medications, let’s understand why this happens. 🐾 Sometimes dogs vomit due to overeating, excitement while eating, or changes in their feeding routine (like more treats or a different schedule). They might even throw up yellow bile if their stomach is empty for too long. 🐕 If your dog is eating too fast, try using a slow feeder to help