In infants, gastroesophageal reflux (GER) commonly causes regurgitation and spitting up. Infants with GERD may have additional symptoms such as irritability, loss of appetite, or vomiting. GERD is more common in premature infants and infants with certain health conditions.
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If GERD isn't treated, your baby may not eat well or gain weight. It can also cause symptoms like coughing, noisy breathing, and vomiting.
Jan 24, 2023 · Infant reflux is when a baby spits up liquid or food. It happens when stomach contents move back up from a baby's stomach into the esophagus ...
May 17, 2017 · In babies who have reflux, the lower esophageal sphincter muscle is not fully developed and lets the stomach contents back up the esophagus.
Dec 1, 2001 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathologic process in infants manifested by poor weight gain, signs of esophagitis, persistent ...
Overview of symptoms, such as regurgitation and spitting up, and causes of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in ...
Jun 21, 2019 · GER in infants is not considered a disease and does not include a "D." In fact, GER is considered normal. These infants are known as "happy ...
Jan 24, 2023 · Treatment. For most babies, making some changes to feeding will ease infant reflux until it resolves on its own. Medications. Reflux medications ...
GER is common in babies under 2 years old. Most babies spit up a few times a day during their first 3 months. GER does not cause any problems in babies. In most ...
Mar 4, 2024 · Reflux (acid reflux) is when food from your baby's stomach travels back up into their esophagus. This may lead to spitting up and/or vomiting.
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