When caring for a baby with reflux, measures such as avoiding breastfeeding or giving a bottle when the baby is hungry and not laying down or rocking the baby immediately after feedings are recommended. Normally, reflux in babies is not considered a concern in the first months of life and when there are no other […]
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Reflux in babies is the return of food and/or milk to the mouth after being swallowed, which can cause irritability, excessive crying, restless sleep and, in the most serious cases, difficulty feeding, pneumonia and apnea. Typically, reflux occurs due to the immaturity of the baby’s gastrointestinal tract and is more common in cases of prematurity, […]
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Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal flow of urine, called retrograde reflux, in which urine present in the bladder returns to the ureter to the kidney, and normally does not cause symptoms, being identified through tests to investigate the cause of urinary infections, since that vesicoureteral reflux increases the risk of developing urinary infections. This change […]
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When caring for a baby with reflux, measures such as avoiding breastfeeding or giving a bottle when the baby is hungry and not laying down or rocking the baby immediately after feedings are recommended. Normally, reflux in babies is not considered a concern in the first months of life and when there are no other […]
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Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux usually begins with some lifestyle changes, as well as dietary adaptations, as in many cases, these relatively simple changes are able to alleviate symptoms, without the need for any other type of treatment. However, if symptoms do not improve, the gastroenterologist may recommend the use of some medications, which can be […]
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Medicines for gastroesophageal reflux, such as sodium bicarbonate, omeprazole or cimetidine, help to inhibit the production of acid, or neutralize the acidity in the stomach, relieving reflux symptoms, such as heartburn or a burning sensation that can reach the throat. and chest, in addition to the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of stomach contents […]
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Reflux during pregnancy is common and can cause symptoms such as heartburn, burning in the chest or neck and the sensation of ingested food rising in the throat, which can persist throughout pregnancy. It is believed that reflux during pregnancy is caused by hormonal changes common during this period and the baby’s growth, and is […]
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Some home remedies that help treat gastroesophageal reflux include chamomile tea, aloe vera juice, licorice tea, potato juice, and anise tea. These home remedies relieve reflux symptoms by having anti-inflammatory, digestive and antacid effects. However, these remedies should not replace medical recommendations, and it is ideal to use them to complement the treatment prescribed by […]
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Surgery for gastroesophageal reflux is indicated when treatment with medication and dietary care does not bring results, and complications such as ulcers or the development of Barrett’s esophagus begin to appear, for example. Surgery for reflux can be performed using different techniques, the most common being laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, in which the doctor creates an […]
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Gastroesophageal reflux is the involuntary return of stomach contents to the esophagus, which can cause symptoms such as burning in the chest and/or neck, heartburn, sour taste in the mouth and a lump in the throat. Most of the time, gastroesophageal reflux is caused by changes in the functioning of the sphincter present between the […]
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