Spitting up is very common in babies, as you probably know if you’re a parent to a little one. And most of the time, it’s not a big problem. Acid reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach flows ...

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The consequences of current treatments for the disease, which occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, outweigh the benefits Infants cry, some more than others, some more alarmingly ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a clinical report on the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in preterm infants. The report, compiled by the AAP's Committee ...

A global evidence-based consensus has defined gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as ‘a condition, which develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or ...

Getting your baby to sleep can be difficult at any time, but for babies with GERD, it can be especially challenging. There are things you can do, like rocking them upright until they fall asleep.

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It’s not uncommon for parents to bring in their babies or toddlers with complaints of frequent spitting up, irritability after feeds, or poor weight gain. Often, they’ve already tried changing ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are not US Food and Drug Administration-approved for use in infants, but their use has increased dramatically since 2000. The authors point out that to date, the studies ...

Giving an infant a probiotic during the first three months of life appears to reduce the onset of gastrointestinal disorders and result in lower associated costs, according to a study. Giving an ...

Providing probiotics, or "good bacteria," to healthy infants shortly after they're born may reduce the development of gastrointestinal disorders and prolonged crying episodes later in life, a new ...