Gerd Causes Children
Journal watch: GERD management drugs may increase children's risk of pneumonia, gastroenteritis
A new study by Italian researchers has found that children who took proton-pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists to control their gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) symptoms had a higher risk of developing community-acquired pneumonia and acute gastroenteritis than children who did not take the drugs. Researchers suggest that decreasing stomach acid output with GERD medicines may be the cause for the increased risk.
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From Our Experts
Can Reflux Cause Weight Loss in Children?
As most of you know my oldest daughter Melina had acid reflux as an infant and outgrew it. Most of my recent blogs have been about our... Read more »
Five Ways to Help a Friend with a Baby with Acid Reflux (GERD)
1) Let your friend know that this is a great time to cash in some proverbial "chips." This is likely one of the most intense... Read more »
What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common bacteria, present in about 30% of the... Read more »
Happy Mother's Day GERD Moms!
Happy Mother's Day to all the Reflux Moms out there! If you have a baby with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, I know you are too busy... Read more »
GERD: A Teen's Point of View
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From Our Sources
Dental Problems in Children with GERD
Copyright Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Assocation (www.reflux.org). This document is medically reviewed and used with permission.... 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 »
Finding the Right Acid Reflux (GERD) Medication for Your Baby
Copyright Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Assocation (www.reflux.org). This document is medically reviewed and used with ... Read more »
Acid Reflux Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
Clinical trial: Effectiveness of Protonix in children with GER...
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of single and multiple doses of Protonix for children ages 1 through 11 who have been officially... Read more »
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