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3 Ways to treatment of Acid Reflux in infants
Treatment of infant reflux depends on the
severity of the problem. For most babies, reflux
will resolve itself during the first year of
life. If your baby is otherwise healthy, is
happy, and is growing, the doctor may
recommend a few
lifestyle changes
for your baby in order to ease the reflux problem.
If the reflux is more serious, or if your
baby has been diagnosed with GERD, the
doctor may prescribe a prescription medication or
over-the-counter remedy to help treat the
reflux. These remedies include:
1. Antacids
These neutralize stomach acid. These include Tums, Mylanta, and Maalox.
2. Acid Suppressers
These suppress acid production in the stomach. These include Tagamet, Pepcid,
Zantac. and Axid.
3. Acid Blockers
These completely block acid production in the stomach. Prilosec and Prevacid
have been approved for children over certain ages.
It is very important to discuss treatment
options with your baby's doctor before
beginning any treatment method, especially
before using any over-the-counter remedy.
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