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Information About Gastroesophageal Reflux

ARE YOU CONVINCED THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE REFLUX--- AND YOUR PEDIATRICIAN ISN'T LISTENING? 

You are not alone, and the best way to deal with the doctor is to educate yourself, so that you are better able to discuss your child's condition.

IF THAT DOESN'T WORK--FIND A NEW PEDIATRICIAN!!

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COMMON SYMPTOMS OF GERD in Infants and children:

Listed in a fantastic article entitled Gastroesophageal Reflux by Dr. Susan R. Orenstein.

1:    Regurgitation:  spitting up frequently
2:    Frequent Hiccups
3:    Unexplainable crying, irritability
4:    Sleep disturbance--frequent night waking
5:    Arching of neck and back during or after feeding
6:    Fighting during feeding
7:    Sinus and nasal congestion(due to aspiration)
8:    Nocturnal asthma symptoms(wheezing)
9:    Recurrent coughing
10:  Horseness
11:  Rumination behaviors
12:  Sticking fingers or fist far back in throat and gagging themself. This could be a sign of esophagitis.
13:  They may appear avidly hungry for bottle or breast until their first swallows and then become very irritable and refusing to take it again.
14:  Bad breath
15:  Failure to thrive, losing weight.
16:  Frequent choking episodes.
17:  Anemia

***Children and infants with reflux may not exhibit all of these symptoms.            If you suspect that your child has reflux or other problems, see your pediatrician and voice your concerns.

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Want Information About Reflux Testing That Your Child May Be Going Through? CLICK HERE: 

TESTING

 

Here are some great links to other helpful sites!

 

For Adults suffering from GERD:  HAWKTEAR'S HEARTBURN HOME PAGE

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Your child doesn't need to continue suffering when there are many medications available that will relieve the discomfort until the GERD is outgrown.  Here are a few different medications commonly used in the treatment of GERD, both brand name and medical name.   There is also a link to an internet site with information about the medication.

New Reflux Medications Page!

 

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