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infant acid reflux / gerd information



THE BASICS

ABOUT INFANT REFLUX

RMacLean  Feb. 2001
Sometimes referred to as heartburn (which is actually just a symptom of reflux) or acid reflux (...)
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Symptoms of INFANT REFLUx and gerd

RMacLean  Feb. 2001
Some common symptoms of uncomplicated reflux can include (...)
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14 steps to improve infant reflux

RMacLean  March 2005
It's important to realize that not all babies with reflux will require medication or have difficulties with their reflux. (...)
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treatments for INFANT REFLUx and gerd

RMacLean  Feb. 2001
Usually the first line of treatment in infant reflux, simple lifestyle changes will help many. (...)
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Complications of Infant Reflux

RMacLean  Aug. 2002
Many of the complications below can also be symptoms or indications that an undiagnosed baby or child (...) MORE»

Diagnostic Tests for Infant Reflux

RMacLean  Aug. 2002
Much of the time reflux is diagnosed purely from parental reports of the child's symptoms.  Many times this information is  (...) MORE»

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TYPES OF REFLUX AND GERD

GER vs GERD - What's the Difference?

RMacLean  Jan. 2005
Here, we will go into more detail on the different terms used to refer to reflux.  This information (...) MORE»

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

RMacLean  March 2005
When refluxed material comes all the way up the esophagus, past the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) at the top of the esophagus (...) MORE»

Silent Reflux

RMacLean  January 2005
Silent GER refers to GER or GERD without any outward or typical symptoms.  This could mean that a child isn't vomiting or appearing uncomfortable (...) MORE»

The Reflux / Asthma Connection

RMacLean  January 2005
When a child has asthma, the possibility of the child also having reflux should be investigated.  It's been estimated that the (...) MORE»

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OTHER, SPECIAL TOPICS

How to Know When Medication is Needed

RMacLean  December 2004
The spectrum of severity in infants and children can range from the occasional "happy-spitter" to very serious, life threatening complications (...) MORE»

Tips for Propping an Infant with Reflux or GERD

RMacLean  February 2001
One of the first lines of defense in dealing with an infant with reflux or GERD is propping the head of the bed or crib at least six (...) MORE»

Fundoplication - Surgical Treatment of GERD

RMacLean  February 2001
Also referred to as the 'wrap' or 'fundo', a surgery called the nissen fundoplication is the final option for controlling very severe GERD (...) MORE»

» Facing Surgery?

RMacLean  Dec. 2004
If your child requires surgery it's very important to know as much as you can before hand.  This will help you know what to expect during and after (...) MORE»

» New Study

RMacLean  Nov. 2004
According to a study published in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (...) MORE»

FAQ's About Infant Reflux and GERD

RMacLean  February 2005
Read some of the most frequent questions asked about reflux and GERD, and find the answers to these common questions (...) MORE»

Going to School with Acid Reflux

PAGER  October 2005
Parents may feel apprehensive about sending their child with acid reflux to school. As parents, we know how to identify and manage reflux (...) MORE»

Reflux and GERD and Dental Problems

PAGER  October 2005
there is some evidence that children with pediatric acid reflux are more likely to experience several types of dental (...) MORE»

The Stress of Infant Reflux

RMacLean  March 2005
In order to survive your child's infant reflux or GERD, you really need to understand that you are not the only one having difficulty managing (...) MORE»

MAPPING A GENE FOR SEVERE PEDIATRIC GERD

JFuchs  January 2006
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, has only recently been categorized as an official disease process. Once regarded as nothing more (...) MORE»

TREATMENT FOR GERD MAY HELP INFANT SWALLOWING PROBLEMS

ASPO  July 2006
A new study from the University of Chicago establishes that Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) may (...) MORE»

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dealing with doctors

Getting Taken Seriously

RMacLean  Jan. 2005
Many people struggle for weeks and months trying to get their child's doctor or pediatrician to listen and take them seriously (...) MORE»

Getting Diagnosed

RMacLean  Dec. 2004
Many people struggle for weeks and months (or even years) trying to get a diagnosis for their refluxer.  There seems to be (...) MORE»

Recommended Doctors

RMacLean  Dec. 2004
The following list is comprised of doctors and health centers recommended by our (...) MORE»

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dealing with family/public misconceptions

10 Most Common myths about gerd

RMacLean  Nov. 2005
Learn about some of the most common myths surrounding infant reflux and GERD and what the truths are behind each myth. (...) MORE»

12 Things to never say

RMacLean  July 2006
Every parent of a GERDling has heard it all. Well meaning, friends, family and even passers-by will say anything they can think of to (...) MORE»

What did I say? Talking to loved ones about gerd

M.Kaufman  Sept. 2006
It is human nature to want to make people feel better when they are distressed. When a loved one is having difficulty (...) MORE»

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personal stories

Shae-Lynne

RMacLean  Feb. 2001
Shae-Lynne was born on May 16, 2000. She was a beautiful 7lb little girl. Almost immediately we knew something was not (...) MORE»

Jared

Julie P.  Feb. 2001
My second child, Jared, was a preemie born at thirty weeks gestation and spent eight weeks in the NICU. Before even coming home (...) MORE»

Stacie

Tawnia, Stacie's Mom  Jan. 2003
Stacie was born on April 11, 2001 by c-section, because she had inhaled amniotic fluid she was on a ventilator for the first day. She weighed (...) MORE»

Alexander

Brittney Alex's Mom  Jan. 2003
Alexander (Alex) was born a healthy 7lbs. 2 oz. after a healthy, non-complicated pregnancy. In the hospital, everything (...) MORE»

Eli

Erin, Eli's Mom  Jan. 2005
Eli is our third little boy. He was born August 23, 2002. He weighed 10 pounds. He was busting out of his little newborn outfit (...) MORE»

Noah

Katy, Noah's Mom  Jan. 2005
Noah was delivered at thirty five weeks after a very turbulent pregnancy. I was on bed rest from sixteen weeks, premature rupture (...) MORE»

Elena

Alicia, Elena's Mom  Jan. 2005
My husband Miguel & I took our 10 months old Angel, Elena Renee to see her grandparents in Mexico for the first time (...) MORE»

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