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"Trial and Error" Frustrating for Parents Caring for Infants with Acid Reflux

One of the hardest concepts to deal with when you have an infant dealing with acid reflux is that there is no "one size fits all" treatment. With the wealth of acid reflux medications and formulas on the market it can be a daunting task to find the right combination for your child. Many parents have expressed to me that it took a significant... Read moreChevron
posted 02/16/2011, comments (0)|
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Alcohol and Acid Reflux

A recent summary of a research article released around Christmas time purported to have encouraging news regarding alcohol consumption and subsequent acid reflux or heartburn symptoms. It has long been stressed that alcohol can slow digestion, especially of fatty meals, and cause symptoms to be aggravated in acid reflux patients. This article... Read moreChevron
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Cold and Flu Season: Dealing With Stomach Bugs

As most of you with reflux babies know, stomach bugs can hit our little ones with more force than most. I have seen firsthand that my child with acid reflux gets sicker from stomach viruses than my children with out reflux. My daughter's GI verified that hunch and stated that it is most likely because her GI tract is already irritated to start... Read moreChevron
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Esophageal Spasms: A painful side effect of GERD

Esophageal spasms can cause a lot of pain, problems swallowing as well as vomiting.  Unfortunately they are also more common in people with GERD or acid reflux disease.  Normally the esophagus moves food through to the stomach in a coordinated way.  This process is called peristalsis.  Esophageal spasms can interrupt this... Read moreChevron
posted 10/29/2010, comments (2)|
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Warning: Infant Sleep Positioners Pose Risk

Positioners, wedges or other methods for elevating a baby's bed are often recommended to parents when reflux symptoms cause sleepless nights.  Most of the devices work to hold the baby at a 30 degree angle.  This angle is purported to be the ideal angle to reduce symptoms of reflux.  Elevating at this angle it said to allow gravity... Read moreChevron
posted 10/18/2010, comments (0)|
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