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Acid Reflux in Babies
Acid reflux in babies, also known as the Colic, is not at all an
uncommon occurrence. That burning feeling caused by acid and other
juices that digest food leaking up from the stomach into the
esophagus can be a very painful feeling for an adult. Imagine how it
feels to a baby who cannot tell you what this feels like.
Treatments
There are different methods used to control acid reflux in babies.
It is possible to find special pillows for babies that allow you to
keep the head propped. Yes, controlling acid reflux in babies can be
a challenge, but the long-term results are what・s strived for. The
acid reflux can be a condition that exists on its own or can be a
result of other conditions within the child・s development. Dietary
changes can control the acid reflux in babies. Dairy products tend
to be one of the items that can cause acid reflux in babies.
It is recommended that gentle chiropractic care can control acid
reflux in babies for a drug-free approach. The reason for
chiropractic care is because the Vegas nerve, which controls the
esophagal sphincter, runs close to the cervical vertebrae. Another
method is liquid calcium. The cool and creamy texture of the liquid
calcium allows your child to heal naturally, but as the child gets
older the child will have to take heavier doses often.
Zantac and Reglin are common drugs used to treat acid reflux in
babies and in adults. These medications have been given to babies as
young as six weeks old, but some do prefer the more natural methods
mentioned in the above paragraphs rather than giving medications
inside of the baby・s bottle or some other method.
A major concern regarding acid reflux in babies is the fact that the
baby will begin spitting up for prolonged periods of time and this
could result in Apnea. Apnea is where the child will cease breathing
for a period of time. This is a very scary and very dangerous
situation and emphasizes the importance of seeking some sort of
treatment for the baby・s acid reflux.
Some doctors believe that the increase in acid reflux in babies is
due to the fact that parents have been told that it・s safer for
newborns to sleep on their backs rather than on their stomachs. The
fear of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is what has lead doctors
to recommend this. Basically, it is the same concept with a baby as
it is an adult. When an adult sleeps on his/her stomach, the acid
reflux tends to be more severe. Either way, there are different
causes and different treatments. Talk to your doctor to determine
what is best for your baby and how to prevent and/or cure acid
reflux in babies.
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