Thursday, May 23, 2013

Caring for Children

At a Glance

Children with Acid Reflux disease will need to learn how to recognize and respect the limitations their condition demands of their lifestyle.  To accomplish this, they will need to be well educated in their condition, understand what specific triggers will set off a reflux response and how to cope with that flare when away from home. 

Caring for Children Topics
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Child

A little more than 50 perfect of infants suffer from some degree of pediatric GERD.  The condition is not easily…

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Feeding

Infants and children with GERD (acid reflux) will have an especially hard time feeding or eating on their own due to the intense pain reflux can cause.  Parents and…

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Infant

Infants that are especially fussy and have trouble eating or sleeping may have pediatric GERD (or acid reflux). Because infants are nonverbal, diagnosing reflux is especially…

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School

Children with GERD have a high sensitivity to many foods, making school snacks and lunch an especially challenging.  Communicate the child's condition and limitation to…

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