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It has launched an information campaign on infant gastroesophageal reflux, a problem facing up to 12% of children under 11 years. Gastroesophageal reflux in children is therefore a common problem in children and starts at a very early age, the incidence and degree of involvement varies depending on the age of the children.
In theory, gastroesophageal reflux decreases with age, but those who suffer from the older, the greater the complications in children under 18 months the prognosis is good, in children over 4 years (30% of children) suffer the symptoms and the problem has not abated, of which up to 10% resulting in severe complications.
As we know, gastroesophageal reflux is the result of an improper shutdown of the lower esophageal sphincter, ie the end that connects the esophagus and stomach, causing the passage of gastric or duodenal contents, into the esophagus involuntarily. The consequences are different problems, heartburn and regurgitation, discomfort and should be treated as heartburn or a burning sensation and pain that occurs in the esophagus resulting from regurgitation of gastric acid, would result in different lesions, esophagitis, irritation or inflammation of the stomach and of course, the worsening quality of life of those suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. (more…)
