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Sunday, March 06, 2005

Points to Remember About Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants

  • GER occurs when stomach contents back up into the esophagus.

  • GER is common in infants but most children grow out of it.

  • In infants, GER may cause spitting up, vomiting, coughing, poor feeding, or blood in the stools.

  • Treatment depends on the infant's symptoms and age, and may include changes in eating and sleeping habits. Medication may also be an option, or surgery in severe cases.
source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gerdinfant/index.htm

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