Gastroesophageal reflux in babies
Current as of: April 15, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Arvydas D. Vanagunas MD - Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal reflux in babiesGastroesophageal reflux is a backflow (reflux or regurgitation) of food and stomach acid into the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. When reflux irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes burning pain, difficulty eating, weight loss, or other problems, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Most babies have reflux. Babies with reflux may spit up. And some healthy babies may spit up frequently. Babies who have GERD may cry because of the burning pain. Sometimes GERD causes breathing problems, if the baby breathes stomach contents into the lungs. Current as of: April 15, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Arvydas D. Vanagunas MD - Gastroenterology |
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