It is worrisome that babies with normal regurgitation or gatroesophageal reflux may be prescribed strong medication designed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. A study just published in the November 2007 issue of the journal Pediatrics illustrates how difficult it is to differentiate between the baby with normal regurgitation and the one with GERD.
The study looked at the acid levels of infants prescribed PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) medications for regurgitation (spit up or...
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