Has anyone dealt with acid reflex in a 3 month old?

Answer 1

My daughter suffered from till she was about 6 months old. We tried zantac liquid and it helped but caused constipation. We also were told by her pediatrician she needed to sleep on her stomach so she wouldn't choke while she slept.

Answer 2

Babies do get a lot of spit-up especially during the first six months..and they vary from projectile ones to very small spit-ups. I'd say they're all normal unless particularly diagnosed by the doctor as Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease. It's normal for babies to have spit ups since their digestive sphincters (valve-like structures at the openings of the esophagus and other GIT structures that prevent backflo/regurgitation of stomach contents) are not yet fully developed and are still weak. You're doc's right about saying that your baby's alright as long as he's pooping and gaining weight regularly. If that's the case, then I suggest that you try more natural methods than giving your baby meds like Zantac, as it doesnt reallly cure any Acid reflux disease, it only allevieates the symptom of "burning sensation". Also, try not to carry your baby or swing him around right after he eats, since it will just trigger the ingested fluids out of his mouth. Burping him more often also helps in making sure that whatever he ate stays in his tummy. You can also try using feeding bottles that have "air elimination features", like Playtex w/ Ventaire bottles. I've particularly tried this feeding bottle w/ my baby, and true enough, she almost have no spit ups anymore.

Answer 3

my son which is now 13 months old has had severe gerd since he was born. you should find a gi specialist at a childrens hospital that will be the only real help you will get. my son was on zantac (didn't work) axid (still so severe the lungs literally were bleeding (proven by bronchoscopy pictures (scope of lungs)) and had numerous pnemonias. My son is now on prevacid and almost symptom free, we still have to use formula for his milk and soy allergies (ellecare and neocate prescription formulas are great with reflux babies and allergies) we thicken the milk still with rice cereal, and we see the specialist at least every 2 months for check ups.

it does get better! but have a gi specialist really check your baby out

Answer 4

my daughter had it so bad that she was hospitalized when she was 4 months her esphogus swelled up but we had her formula changed and we feed her at a 65 degree angle and after every feeding she had to sit up for at least a half and hour. also before naps we put a couple teaspoons of rice ceral in her bottle and it greatly helped her sleep. the cereal kept alot of the acid down she is now 3 and has no problems what soever.

Answer 5

My son suffered with it until he was bout 5 months old. It was very diffcult for him, we had to switch his formula so many times, he went to a specialist and put him on Similac Alimentum and that never worked neither, so finally I put him on whole milk when he was 4 months old and that cured it and he hasnt had a problem since..

Answer 6

Yes, my son had acid reflux when he was born......His Doc wanted to do some kind of surgery on him, but said it was not something we HAD to do, because he would out grow the disease. Which he did......here is some info on Acid Reflux....

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD; or GORD when spelling oesophageal, the BE form) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.

This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. This can be due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), transient LES relaxation, impaired expulsion of gastric reflux from the esophagus, or association with a hiatal hernia.

GERD may be difficult to detect in infants and children. Symptoms may vary from typical adult symptoms. GERD in children may cause repeated vomiting, effortless spitting up, coughing, and other respiratory problems. Inconsolable crying, failure to gain adequate weight, refusing food and bad breath are also common. Children may have one symptom or many — no single symptom is universally present in all children with GERD.

It is estimated that of the approximately 8 million babies born in the U.S. each year, upwards of 35% of them may have difficulties with reflux in the first few months of their life. A majority of those children will outgrow their reflux by their first birthday, however, a small but significant number of them will not outgrow the condition.

Babies' immature digestive systems are usually the cause, and most infants stop having acid reflux by the time they reach their first birthday. Some children do not outgrow acid reflux, however, and continue to have it into their teen years. Children that have had heartburn that does not seem to go away, or any other symptoms of GERD for a while, should talk to their parents and visit their doctor.
Treatment
The rubric "lifestyle modifications" is the term physicians use when recommending non-pharmaceutical treatments for GERD. A 2006 review suggested that evidence for most dietary interventions is anecdotal; only weight loss and elevating the head of the bed were found to be supported by evidence.

Foods
Certain foods and lifestyle are considered to promote gastroesophageal reflux:

Coffee, alcohol, and excessive amounts of Vitamin C supplements are stimulants of gastric acid secretion. Taking these before bedtime especially can promote evening reflux. Calcium containing antacids are in this group.
Foods high in fats and smoking reduce lower esophageal sphincter competence, so avoiding these tends to help, as well. Fat also delays emptying of the stomach.
Having more but smaller meals also reduces the risk of GERD, as it means there is less food in the stomach at any one time.
avoid eating for 2 hours before bedtime
avoid soft drinks
avoid chocolate and peppermint
avoid spicy foods
avoid acidic foods like oranges and tomatoes(okay when fresh.)
avoid cruciferous vegetables: onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts
milk and milk-based products contain calcium and fat, so should be avoided before bedtime.
However, following this list of foods directly is not 100% accurate for some have a more serious case of GERD than others. Thus, it is up to an individual to decide which foods bother them and which ones do not. But practical advice offered by many sources is to avoid food for a minimum of 2 hours before bedtime and, also, not lying down after a meal.


Hope is helpful! :o)

Answer 7

Yep,about 10 yrs.I take 1 prilosec a day and don't have any troubles.I've used about everything on the market for it.Go see your DR.they can tell you whats best and if it's normal.

Also for quick relief use Tagament or Zantac ,both are over the counter now and can be gotten at any store.

Good luck

Answer 8

This is very normal to deal with heartburn(acid reflux) at this age.