4 May 2021
It is a fairly common pathology in which food or liquids return through the oral cavity, mainly because the lower esophageal sphincter has not yet matured, causing food to return to the esophagus. Typically, the esophageal sphincter matures when the child is 12 or 14 months old.
Acid reflux in children usually disappears on its own over time, but certain factors can increase the chance that it will continue, such as:
In addition to the physical examination performed by the pediatrician, they may require some tests, such as:
The treatment consists of making changes to your baby’s diet, and sometimes, the intake of certain antacid medications for a few weeks or months.
If your child is not gaining enough weight or has trouble breathing due to reflux, surgery may be required to tighten the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent acid from flowing back into the esophagus.
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