gastroesophageal reflux in infants…

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digestive system, chalasia, ge reflux, reflux, infants, gastroesophageal reflux, movement of stomach contents up the esophagus toward the mouth, rather than down, the digestive system, peristalsis, in infants, a small amount, gastroesophageal reflux is normal, persistent reflux, frequent vomiting, subsequent irritation, the esophagus is indicated by unrelenting crying, discomfort, reflux associated, weight loss, reflux that causes, breathing difficulty, considered abnormal, excessive vomiting, first few weeks of life, extremely forceful vomiting, chronic cough, wheezing, apnea, breath-holding spells, slow growth, excessive crying, in pain, weight loss, a history of episodes of aspiration pneumonia, tests, x-ray of esophagus, esophagogram using a radio-opaque dye, ph probe monitoring of esophagus, esophageal ph monitoring, baby has reflux problems, prop upright, one to two hours after feeding, helped by use of a reflux board, infant begins to eat solid food, thickened foods, preferable to thin foods, medications, help reduce symptoms, antacids, reglan, a prescription medication that improves peristalsis, majority of infants outgrow this condition, in unusual cases, reflux, persist into childhood, cause varying degrees of esophageal damage, esophageal irritation, inflammation, esophageal stricture, scarring, narrowing, pneumonia, stomach contents passing, lungs, baby is vomiting frequently, vomiting is forceful, symptoms of reflux occur, avoid allowing baby to sit, slumped position after meals.