Baby Acid Reflux

You might be surprised to learn that babies too suffer from acid

reflux. Normally this is not a chronic illness and it disappears

after one year of age. If it persists after one year the problem

should be addressed fully by a pediatrician. By this time the baby

acid reflux is termed as Gerd. The cause is a digestive system that

is not fully developed. This can be left to develop fully with time

or can be medicated. Sometimes the problem needs surgical

intervention.

How do you know that your baby has acid reflux? The following are

some of the Baby Acid Reflux symptoms.

Uncontrolled crying

Nausea and vomiting

Lack of appetite

Drastic Loss of weight

Sleepless nights if the reflux is during bedtime.

These symptoms alone should not be an indicator of the reflux. An

acid test should be done to verify the condition. This should be

followed by a doctor's approval. Please don't go asking for medical

advise from your friends or relatives.

The causes may be due to wrong eating positions, or overeating.

Wrong sleeping positions can also be a cause of baby acid reflux.

The baby should be fed small portions of food more often

throughout the day. Burping should be done after every meal to avoid

a reflux. Try feeding a few hours before bedtime or very small

portions of food at this time. An acid reflux pillow may also be used

to minimize the problem at night. Normal pillows worsen the problem

of acid reflux.

In case of vomiting, the baby should be given a lot of fluids to

avoid dehydration. Sometimes the problem may be chronic and may

require medication. You should first consult a doctor before

administering any medication. Over the counter drugs are discouraged.

These can cause other side effects.

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