#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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#182160108 / gettyimages.com One of the best ways to diagnose and treat your child’s condition is to see a Pediatric Gastrointestinal Specialist. The general pediatricians have to know about so many ailments that they cannot possibly know the in’s and out’s of everything. Sometimes the best place to start is with a specialist who knows specifically…
DetailsWhy A Specialist? A Specialist should know how to treat GERD, infant acid reflux. A pediatrician is a ‘generalist,’ and knows all about well-visits, vaccinations, and ‘regular’ baby ailments such as (but not limited to!) a clogged tear duct, an ear infection, a virus, etc. Q &A For the Specialist After researching, you will find…
Details** This is my original document that I sent via email. Infant Reflux May 2002 Greetings! If you’ve received this article then chances are you are feeling a desperation that you have never experienced before! Let me first say that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Many have been where you are now and although you don’t…
Details#175486766 / gettyimages.com I’ll tell you what I’ve learned, from being in this ‘world’ for eleven (11) years now: 1) It’s Structural: the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) is immature; the valve, the sphincter between the top of the stomach and the bottom of the esophagus isn’t yet fully developed, so the stomach acid…
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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6.20.2011 Newborn Advice (specifically colic and reflux) 1 A few months ago I received an email from a new mom who was having some challenges. She had seen a post of mine on the colic forum I follow. She was at her wits end. I sent her this email with all of the tricks and…
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