He has reflux and i have been to docs and they gave me infant gaviscon is there any else i can do to help him poor little lad he is so uncomfortable
2007-02-27 04:55:51 · 13 answers · asked by red 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Hugs to you! It's so hard. My son has reflux too. I breastfeed and even did an elimination diet. I found cutting out cow's milk and caffeine really helped, but he still needs his Zantac. I've tried chiropractic work too, which didn't help him. If you are nursing, you can try an elimination diet. I think www.kellymom.com has a good post about it there. It will take about 2 weeks before elimination works.
2007-02-27 05:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Keep him upright for 20-30 minutes after each feeding
2. Burp him often
3. If you are giving him formula, add rice cereal. An article I read said that you can add up to 1 tablespoon for every 2 ounces of formula, personally I use 1 teaspoon per 2 ounces (Many ppl will tell you to NEVER add rice cereal to formula, and while this is true for most cases, dealing with the acid reflux is a separate issue)
4. If it does not improve, ask to switch to a different medication. My baby is on Zantac
5. If you use formula, try switching types - we ended up using Similac Alimentum, which is crazy expensive, but the baby is not in constant pain anymore so it is worth it.
Keep an eye on his weight gain - if he is spitting up so much that he is not gaining enough weight, you will need to take more serious measures.
My doctor said that acid reflux peaks between 3-6 months, so you know that there is an end in sight. Good luck!
2007-02-27 05:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by baby_savvy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
The food that you swallow travels down your throat and is pushed by contractions of the muscular esophagus. In the area where the esophagus joins the stomach a valve-like mechanism, known as lower esophageal sphincter (LES), is located. The closure of this muscle prevents stomach acid from backing up, or refluxing, into the esophagus. LES malfunction is the first factor that causes and contributes to gastro-esophageal reflux disease. In a healthy individual, the LES relaxes only when food passes from the esophagus into the stomach. After the food passes into the stomach, the valve shuts off, keeping the stomach content and acid inside. However, when the LES is weak and doesn't close properly, acid can splash up into your throat causing painful burning sensation, called heartburn.
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2014-09-14 10:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.
2014-10-28 23:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lay him down flat. Get one of those wedge pillows and put it under the crib mattress to raise it up. If he is still in a bassinet put a rolled towel under the mattress. My son had this and he did a lot better with the wedge. He also loved sitting in his swing in the kitchen or living room where ever I was working. Laying down flat causes the acid to rise back into their throat.
2007-02-27 05:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your pediatrician! My daughter had terrible reflux up until she was six months old...we had to keep her upright at all times, I pumped all her milk, bottled it and thickened her feed with a teaspoon of cereal per ounce of milk...
It'll get better once he starts solids and can sit up...
Hang in there!
2007-02-27 05:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by sylvyahr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to swear by Infacol, and it worked virtually instantly, I've had 4 babies, it's the best thing to buy.
2007-02-27 05:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you use fromula or breast milk? They make a special formula for reflux, it is heavier and stays down better! Good luck! You can get it in Similac or enfamil!
2007-02-27 05:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by whoa,3boys! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son had this and at 7 weeks he was rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties as he had swallowed some of what had come up.the doctors told us to wedge something under his matress so he wasn't lying flat.he had no more problems after that.
2007-02-27 08:57:56 · answer #9 · answered by hales 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cow and Gate do a milk called comfort stage 1. it worked for a friend of mine who had the same problem. i've seen it asda and boots. good luck!
2007-02-27 05:28:42 · answer #10 · answered by bluetac_munky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋