The lower end of the esophagus is protected by a valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This valve opens to allow food from the esophagus into the stomach and then closes to protect the esophagus from stomach acid content. Several conditions can compromise the valve, allowing the stomach contents into the esophagus. As in adults, infants also suffer from heartburn occasionally. This is mainly due to the fact that children consume food mainly liquid and soft, which tend to be rich in protein newspaper. (more…)
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Acid Reflux Disease in Infants
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Acid reflux in babies and young children
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Many babies have problems with spitting up of this not require treatment. Their symptoms usually disappear after six or eight months. For some young children the symptoms are a sign of something serious, and they will need medical care. A doctor should be consulted if you have any concerns. It is also important to take advice before making any changes in the diet.
The treatment of reflux depends on the symptoms and the age of the infant. (more…)
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How do we know that this is GERD?
Friday, March 19th, 2010
The first basic principle is common sense, i.e. not Allamano right away if your child has any regurgitation or vomiting, if there is no crying or waking at night and if the child grows well, are not necessary diagnostic tests are just one stress on the small. If the child has continued food refusal, crying intractable respiratory symptoms with bronchoconstriction, or apnea, then it is appropriate to check with the appropriate examinations, which will be prescribed by the doctor as appropriate. (more…)
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When the gastro-esophageal reflux is a disease?
Monday, March 15th, 2010
The esophagus, through the pharynx connects the mouth to the stomach: a tube is very delicate, orange-pink, and has the task of channeling the food bolus.
Because of its function is calibrated to withstand a pH = 7, i.e. neutral pH: the material found in the stomach but is acidic, and is easy to see that in the long run, the slope of this material will cause an acid first ‘inflammation, then ulceration of the esophagus. (Ulceration = wound). (more…)
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Children and Acid Reflux
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Acid reflux is a condition normally associated with adults. Unfortunately, many children also suffer the effects of acid reflux.
This desease, also known as gastro-esophageal reflux, occurs when stomach contents of churn and rise up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the stomach to the mouth. A muscle between the esophagus and stomach, called the lower esophageal sphincter, is responsible for keeping the stomach closed until food is ingested. The lower esophageal sphincter then opens and allows food in the stomach before closing again. Although acid reflux can start in childhood, can carry more in early childhood.
Although fairly common in children, most people are unaware of its occurrence. In most cases, the process of gastro-esophageal reflux occurs quickly, the acid comes up into the esophagus and then quickly goes back into the stomach. In this case, the esophagus is not damaged. However, if stomach acid stays in the esophagus, damaging the lining of the esophagus. In some cases, the stomach contents rise up all the way into the mouth, only to be swallowed again. This process causes a series of symptoms such as chronic cough or a hoarse voice. More severe symptoms can include difficulty swallowing, wheezing, and chronic pneumonia. (more…)
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