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Symptoms Of Gastroesophagel Reflux In
Infants
Bringing a newborn home can be an overwhelming prospect and
many first time parents, as well as experienced ones, can feel
out of their comfort zone. Many parents find that they have a
newborn that seems to exhibit repeat symptoms, like being
extremely fussy. Most parents have heard the term “colic”
before, and attribute this to their baby’s fussiness.
There can be other reasons for this; one is gastroesophagel
reflux in infants.
What Is Gastroesophagel Reflux In Infants?
Gastroesophagel reflux in infants is caused by the malfunction
of a muscle that is between the stomach and the esophagus. This
muscle is like a door that needs to be shut when the food
passes through on its way to the stomach. Sometimes this door
gets stuck, causing a reflux reaction in the stomach and the
food to be forced back up.
What Causes Gastroesophagel Reflux In Infants
Sometimes the cause of gastroesophagel reflux in infants is
just an immature muscle that needs time to become fully
operational. Once this occurs, infants with gastroesophagel
reflux are no longer bothered with the symptoms.
Sometimes the problem is more severe and gastroesophagel reflux
in infants needs to be taken seriously because of the
possibility of other problems. This can include a problem with
the intestenial tract that may have to do with a malformation
that will require surgery to repair. Or the infant could have
an allergy to milk or even an ulcer. It is important to
eliminate all possibilities when looking at gastroesophagel
reflux in infants.
Symptoms Of Gastroesophagel Reflux In Infants
Some of the most common symptoms of gastroesophagel reflux in
infants are, throwing up after every feeding. Often this can be
projectile vomiting as it is a strongly forced vomit.
Another symptom is constant crying and the infant can also
exhibit symptoms of arching the back and writhing. The infant
may also prefer to be in an upright position. Make sure to have
observations of when the infant is having these symptoms to
share with a doctor.
A diagnosis is made by putting a small tube down the esophagus
and measuring overnight the levels of acid within the stomach.
This is uncomfortable for the infant but the best way to
determine if the infant has gastroesophagel reflux.
If this is determined to be the cause of the discomfort and
other symptoms, your doctor may prescribe some medication or
other alternative treatments for the baby. Most infants out
grow this condition at around seven months.
Gastroesophagel reflux in infants is certainly a distressing
condition, but the infant will mature and the symptoms will
abate.
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