‘Gastroenterology’

Cot antireflux Multicare

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

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The cradle antireflux Multicare promises to be a great solution for those babies who suffer frequent regurgitation. Recall that the regurgitation is the return of ingested food into the throat, ie throwing up. Regurgitation may occur if the baby has eaten too much or has swallowed too much air, is common in infants up to age one, but when it occurs frequently becomes a heavy discomfort for the infant and the parents.

The cradle antireflux Multicare has been under study and its effects have been found, a group of babies who regurgitate frequently and for which so far had not found a solution, was improved to rest in this special crib. As you can see in the picture, the baby is positioned comfortably on your back at an angle of 40 ° or 50 °, two positions to be taken depending on the age of the baby and the pediatrician’s recommendations.

Multicare antireflux The cradle is like a mattress that is inserted into the cradle usual, has some hooks that attach to the bars and impeding their movement. A restraint system will keep the baby in position without fear that it could slip or fall. Through positioning pillows, the baby will stay in your head upright and straight. (more…)

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Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

infantGastroesophageal reflux in children is a problem that affects up to 12% of children under 11 years of age, which causes these children suffer from heartburn or regurgitation after lunch or dinner. Gastroesophageal reflux is suffered by children and adults, occurs as a result of improper shutdown of the lower esophageal sphincter, ie the end that connects the esophagus and stomach.

As they are not properly closed this valve, the gastric acid has a pH that causes burning in the pit of the stomach when gastric contents beyond the lower esophageal sphincter reaching the throat or mouth, we then talking about heartburn, feeling of burning or pain produced in the esophagus resulting from regurgitation of gastric acid.

Federico Arguelles, the head of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, University Hospital Virgen Macarena in Seville, talks about this problem and indicates that at this type of discomfort is necessary to go to the specialist to prevent the child finishes developing reflux disease gastroesophageal, also called GERD. Heartburn can lead to injury of the esophagus or esophagitis, an inflammation or irritation of the esophagus that lessens the quality of life of the sufferer. (more…)

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