Health Expert Jan Gambino shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/96/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/96/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/96/index http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/136217/careful-babies Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:18:29 -0400 Jan Gambino     I believe children with reflux are careful eaters-eating a little here, a nibble there in an effort to control the reflux. Some call a child with reflux a picky eater but I believe a child with reflux is careful about eating so she can avoid discomfort and reflux trigger foods.   Many babies with reflux are careful eaters too. Some babies with reflux are comfort eaters, eating a lot and gaining weight well. Other babies... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/136217/careful-babies http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/135046/feeding-baby Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:40:14 -0400 Jan Gambino   There is a fine line between feeding your baby with Gastroesophageal Reflux enough but not too much. Most likely, you and the doctor track your baby’s growth on a growth chart. After weighing and measuring your baby at each check up, the doctor places a mark on a chart that shows growth averages by age and gender, a pink chart for girls and a blue chart for boys. The next time you are in the doctor’s office, ask the doctor... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/135046/feeding-baby http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/134412/diagnosis Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:52:20 -0400 Jan Gambino   It can take some time for your baby to be diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. (GERD). It can feel very frustrating from a parent’s point of view. We moms and dads often have a gut instinct that something is wrong way before anyone else. We might try explaining our concerns to the doctor and hear that all babies cry and spit up. It is certainly true that spit up and crying are part of the package deal you sign on to... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/134412/diagnosis http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/134030/deficiency Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:36:39 -0400 Jan Gambino   The United States Food and Drug Administration (FSA) issued a safety announcement regarding the use of Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medications. Long term use (one year or more) of PPI medications may cause low magnesium levels. The warning is only for prescription PPI’s since the Over the Counter (OTC) PPI’s are a lower dose and only recommended for short term use (14 days).   What are the brand names of... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/134030/deficiency http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/134029/gerd-challenges Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:34:28 -0400 Jan Gambino Dear Reflux Mom,   I'm desperately seeking help for my 12 year old son with autism.  My son was normally calm and quiet until the past few months when he became very restless, screaming and having severe tantrums, self injury behaviors and endless sleepless nights. We brought him to many doctors, including a recent visit to an out of state children’s hospital to find out why his behavior has changed and if it is related to a... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/134029/gerd-challenges http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/132845/tiger-mother Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:50:36 -0500 Jan Gambino There has been a great deal of talk about Tiger Mothers, moms who set high educational and achievement standards for their children. I expect a lot of my children but I am not a Tiger Mom. Rather, I am a Mama Lion- fiercely protective of my cubs, ready to pounce if needed to keep them safe. You know the saying, “Don’t mess with the Mama Lion”. Well, that applies to me when it comes to the health and well being of my... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/132845/tiger-mother http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/132327/measuring-probe Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:41:58 -0500 Jan Gambino   A doctor may need to measure the acid in the esophagus and stomach as part of his or her assessment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While the pH probe is the most common test used, there are other options available for some infants and children. You and the doctor will need to discuss the reason for testing and which option is best for your infant or child.   Most of the time, a baby or child with Gastroesophageal... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/132327/measuring-probe http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/131432/expert-explained Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:46:13 -0500 Jan Gambino   Infants and children with reflux often face feeding challenges. For the most part, careful feeding and home care combined with a special diet or medication reduce or eliminate common feeding problems. A small number of infants and children have feeding challenges that require medical treatment and specialized feeding therapy. I have asked Melanie Potock, SLP, feeding therapist and author of Happy Mealtimes with Happy Kids: How to... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/131432/expert-explained http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/130448/dizziness-nausea Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:53:58 -0500 Jan Gambino     Sometimes gastroesophageal reflux occurs by itself but it is also common for reflux symptoms to be packaged with other symptoms and conditions. You probably have the typical reflux symptoms such as heartburn, a bad taste in the mouth, the sensation of food coming up your throat and burping. You may have some additional symptoms that are worrisome and interfere with your day to day functioning.   What should you do if... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/130448/dizziness-nausea http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/130068/teething-infant Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:16:22 -0500 Jan Gambino   Teething always increased my daughter’s reflux symptoms. The new tooth caused the usual symptoms of drooling, fussiness and poor sleep. In addition, each new tooth triggered her reflux and caused more spit up, gagging and congestion than usual. Often she would even get an ear infection. Poor baby-all of that discomfort for a little tooth!   Babies are busy growing and developing during their first year and parents often... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/130068/teething-infant