Control Acid Reflux

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a medical ailment that strikes the young and the elderly. The esophagus is protected by the Lower esophageal sphincter (LES).Its a valve that let's food pass through the esophagus to the stomach. While protecting the gullet from acid content of the stomach. Numerous factors will compromise the valve, letting acid contents from the stomach to come up the esophagus. Adults as well as infants can suffer from heartburn. Infants eat and drink mainly soft foods and essentially liquids, that are very rich in diary proteins. You never know if an infants is suffering from a gastroesopageal reflux disease. Plus its unlikely for a infant to complain of heartburn.

Acid reflux in babies is a result of many factors, one is that their always lying down or in positions where their not able to properly let the liquids or soft food digest the right way. Basically when combined with pressure liquid foods may regurgitate and be at a greater risk of suffering from acid reflux disease. But there are other factors that might come into play, for example an infants anatomy could have be developing properly, a poor diet, overweight, or suffer from food allergies.

Infants cannot complain about their ailments nor tell you how they feel, its really hard to figure out if the baby is suffering from acid reflux. The only way to know is to take your child to a doctor. But there will be signs you need to know and look for what will suggest some type of gastro disease.

Here are a few clues: Problems with falling asleep good, having a cough, suffering from weight loss, not havingto much of an appetite, the constant throwing up and also suffering from Apnea. Suffering from mood swings or some kind of strange irritability. Also having severe chest pain, suffering from a sore throat and suffering from bad breath. Continuous non stop crying will also play a factor in your acid reflux symptoms.

Respiratory problems can come about with acid reflux disease, including strictures, pneumonia, malnourishment and ulcerations in the esophageal wall. These signs might not always mean that your infant is suffering acid reflux, but its reason enough to have them checked by a pediatrician. There are a few things you can do to help your child with their acid reflux. Things like changing your infant's food. Try feeding and keeping your infant upright, particularly when eating. And pay extra attention to your child's needs and stay focus for any signs of heartburn or chest pains.