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 difficult. Parents or caregivers must pay special attention to the sleeping and eating habits of the child and communicate them to a physician.
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It always makes me feel sad when a mother tells me her baby is struggling to eat, even in the newborn period. The mother of a two-week-old baby told me her baby didn’t like to drink his bottle and didn’t care a bit if he ate or not. Another mother told me she struggled with getting her daughter to nurse and finally gave up. She had similar…
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Stephanie, Health Guide, answered My 5 m. old son w/ is very ill. I have… I'm really sorry you are dealing with this! It is very hard to deal with…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered My 19 month old has been vomiting for… Reflux can flare back up. Another possibility is allergies. I know here in…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered I have a toddler (20 months, 19.5 lbs)… Testing can be helpful and certainly isn't harmful other than the process…
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