Yes infant can in fact get acid reflux. It can be just like as if an adult had it and should be treated as such. You will have to monitor what your baby eats.
You can find out more about acid reflux infants at flordis.com.au. Another good online resource is Reflux.org. Also try MayClinic.com and Pollywog Baby.
Your best bet with acid reflux in infants is to go to Web MD and put in all his or her information and what symptoms they are having and they will give you all the information you need.
No, it is not safe for babies to have Tums for acid reflux or indigestion. It is important to consult a pediatrician for appropriate treatment options for infants.
There are many ways in which a doctor would be able to diagnose acid reflux in an infant. The doctor may make a diagnosis based on the symptoms that the parent describes.
Many of the medications are used to treat acid reflux in adults are used for babies. The dosing is determined accordingly, of course. Zantac and Reglin are commonly prescribed. Some parents swear by chiropractic treatments for their infants, while others opt for homepathic remedies.
"acid reflux" is "reflux gastrique" in French.
Does acid reflux contribute to sterility? No. But if you have kids, their behaviour can contribute to acid reflux.
Gaviscon is not suitable for infants. You should go to either you general practitioner or your child's doctor. The sooner you see the doctor the better for you child.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
No. Acid reflux is not contagious nor is it hereditary.
Acid reflux, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is very common in teens. In fact, teen reflux is just as common as adult reflux, affecting approximately 5% of the population of the United States. Most teens with acid reflux experience heartburn, the sensation of food coming up the foodpipe or esophagus and throat pain. Other symptoms include nausea, chest pain, cough, difficulty swallowing or the sensation of food getting stuck in the throat. Typical treatments include: avoiding foods that trigger reflux symptoms, medication and lifestyle changes.
No you can't, but a hernia can be a reason that you are experiencing acid reflux symptoms.