Treating infants who have gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) with acid-reducing medications or surgery may help them swallow more effectively, researchers have found. Doctors at the University of Chicago believe that infants who suffer from GERD may lose some sensation in their throats, and that this loss of sensation may lead to poor swallowing, malnutrition, and respiratory problems.
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Copyright Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Assocation (www.reflux.org). This document is medically reviewed and used with permission.... Read more »
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter - LES, (where the muscle connects the... Read more »