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How does a doctor diagnose acid reflux in 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.
Can infants get acid reflux?
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.
How much time must pass between dinner and bed time to prevent acid reflux?
There is no set time to wait between dinner and bedtime to prevent acid reflux. The time range differs between diffent people, and there are medications to prevent acid reflux.
Is there a diet menu to prevent acid reflux?
To help prevent acid reflux, the best foods to eat are the ones low in fat. Also avoid spicy foods, citrus fruits and onions. Tomatoes, mints, and alcoholic drinks are big no-nos when trying to avoid acid reflux. Hope this helps.
What is histak 150 tablets used for?
It is used to prevent acid reflux or heartburn
When I eat Goldfish I usually get acid reflux is there anyway to stop this from happening without not eating Goldfish completely?
eat it with vegetables.
Does eating graham crackers help prevent acid reflux?
I could not find any literature out there supporting Graham Cracker therapy for acid reflux prevention. Although I enjoy Graham Crackers, I have to answer No! Unless Graham Crackers increase lower esophageal sphincter tone or increase gastric/gut motility, I can see no reason as to why it would prevent reflux. However, if it helps your reflux symptoms, maybe you can submit yourself as a case-study.
How can acid reflux be treated or cured?
yes, acid reflux can be treated. I prevent my acid reflux with Gaviscon and stop the pain after feeling it with prevacid. I do not believe acid reflux can be completely cured but it can be very well controlled.
How can I prevent empty stomach acid reflux?
To prevent empty stomach acid reflux, try eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day, avoiding trigger foods like spicy or acidic foods, and not lying down immediately after eating. Additionally, staying hydrated and maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of acid reflux.
What is sleep feeding?
Sleep feeding, also known as Dream Feeding is the term used to describe feeding a drowsy or sleeping infant. Often seen in an infant with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, it may be a response to painful or uncomfortable eating. When offered a bottle while awake, the infant will cry, arch or turn away. When offered a bottle when drowsy or asleep, the infant will drink normally.
Why is elevation of the head of the bed recommended when you have gastric reflux?
To prevent stomach contents from refluxing back into the esophagus.
Why does the ureter run obliquely through the bladder wall?
The oblique course of the ureter through the bladder wall helps to prevent backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter, known as vesicoureteral reflux. This oblique entry creates a valve-like effect where the pressure of urine in the bladder compresses the ureter, helping to prevent reflux of urine back towards the kidneys.
