How to Cure Infant Reflux
Infant reflux is a condition that affects many babies to some degree. The most common symptoms are spitting up and vomiting, but other fairly common symptoms include coughing, resistance to feeding, fussiness and blood in the stool. The reflux is caused when food or milk back up from the stomach into the esophagus. Infant reflux often clears up on its own but can be more serious in some children. Consult your doctor on which remedies would be best suited for your baby.
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Feed your baby frequent, small meals. For infants who are only consuming milk, this will mean smaller quantities of milk at a time but feeding more often.
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Burp the baby after every one to two ounces of formula or after your baby has been nursing for five to 10 minutes. Burp your child before switching her from one breast to the other.
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Hold your infant upright for 20 to 30 minutes after a feeding. This will allow him to begin to digest his food and help prevent backflow from the stomach.
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Do not give your baby too much to eat. Your pediatrician can advise you as to the specific amount of milk, formula or food your baby needs.
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Give your baby medicine only if advised or prescribed by your doctor. Some medications can help to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. These drugs include Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid. Other medications work to prevent stomach contents from entering the esophagus. These types of drugs are usually prescribed for babies first, and they include medications such as Zantac, Pepcid and Tagamet.
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