In order to resolve any child's issue with food refusal the underline medical issue needs to be treated or resolved. In many instances a child with acid reflux disease will also have other overlapping conditions that could be aggravating the problem with feedings. The most common conditions that may precipitate additional issues with feedings are allergies, aspiration or swallowing issues and motility diseases.
Allergies can range from mild to severe. Sometimes the sinuses draining down...
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Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adoles...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NEXIUM® delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the short-term treatment of... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux and Infant GERD symptoms
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Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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