The Role of Reflux in Developing Unusual Eating Patterns It is clear that many infants and children with GERD develop negative associations with feeding due to the reflux pain that feeding has caused them. If their pain is not managed adequately, the infant or child may develop secondary behavioral symptoms of food refusal, selectivity and…
DetailsWe try to have parents, like you, recommend their doctors (please use the Directory and Contact Us with your recommendations, too). Sometimes, though, it is necessary to have research available to share with your health care provider. Here is a PPI Dosing Memo to review and share (link to printable version is on the page).…
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#136312189 / gettyimages.com Clicking here will take you to the “Selecting Treatment” page. This is where you learned about Diet (Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding) and Medicines. So now you know a bit about the different medications used to treat acid reflux/GERD (from the Medicines page, link provided above). And, you’ve addressed possible dietary issues (protein intolerances, allergies).…
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#168591094 / gettyimages.com An article written by Rebecca D. Williams in an FDA Consumer Magazine simply states, “When it comes to nutrition, the best first food for babies is breast milk.” The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and include : Promotes digestion Fights infection Cost-free Perfect temperature. Additional studies show that another benefit of breastfeeding is that it…
Details#143921791 / gettyimages.com Your doctor may order a number of tests to help diagnose your child’s condition. He will want to rule out anatomical problems that might becausing the reflux. The first thing that gets ruled out is Pyloric Stenosis. If baby is projectile vomiting, then s/he will be checked, usually by a sonogram/ultrasound. If…
Details#170006135 / gettyimages.com Contributors: Becky L., Sarah C. Finding the right formula is one of the most important steps in managing a gerdling. Your baby very likely has at least some level of sensitivity if you are experiencing moderate to severe reflux. To learn more about the differences between allergies and intolerances click here and click here.…
DetailsHelp is Here! Infant Reflux: Support for Gerdlings Does your baby have colic or reflux? If you’ve found this forum and are reading this, you most likely believe that your baby has reflux. You’ve poured over your baby’s signs and symptoms and searched for what possibly could be causing this. There is a wonderful book…
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