What is the best way to reduce spit up in 2 month old baby with acid reflux?
September 30, 2009 by admin
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hopebaymama asked: No matter how many burps she has, my daughter is still spitting up a lot after some feeds. Pediatrician diagnosed acid reflux and said to keep her upright. It seems to bother her, especially the really big ones. Any tips appreciated.
sorry, I meant to mention she is stricty breastfed.
What is good for a breastfeeding mother to eat if her infant has acid reflux?
September 30, 2009 by admin
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Melissa S asked: My daughter is 4 weeks old and has acid reflux and I feel like I am starving. Can anyone give me ideas on what I can eat, I am currently avoiding dairy and citrus foods. So I am eating potatoes, bread, pasta and pears. So if anyone has been thought on this [...]
I am currently suffering from GERD. Would taking vitamin C pills be better for me than drinking OJ?
September 30, 2009 by admin
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Joseph H asked: I am currently taking prilosec for my condition and wanted to avoid a lot of citrus-like fruits for at least a few days. However, I wanted to get my vitamin C each day.
What are best natural remedies for GERD?
September 29, 2009 by admin
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nickel03 asked: What are some homeopathic or alternative meds for GERD/acid reflux that are safe?
What are some good foods to eat while on bland food diet for gerd?
September 28, 2009 by admin
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Theresa asked: What are some good foods to eat and help your body bounch back from gerd and stomach ulcers issues and stomach and chest back discomfort and burning?
Acid Reflux Diagnosis
September 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Acid Reflux Basics
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus. There are many symptoms of GERD such as belching, difficulty breathing, heartburn, hoarseness or change in voice, nausea and vomiting, sore throat, regurgitation of food, or a more severe symptom of vomiting blood.
Hiatal hernia and [...]
GERD Diet
If you have heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may think you just have to learn to live with it. But there are things you can do to minimize its symptoms and improve your life. The best place to start is by making lifestyle and dietary changes.
A recent study revealed that 44% of patients [...]
Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux
For years there have been natural remedies and in cases of Acid Reflux, Heartburn and GERD there have been a few popular choices of home remedy some of which are apple cider vinegar, peppermint tea, papaya enzymes, slippery elm bark and probiotics.
Apple Cider vinegar:
This is one of the most popular choices when it comes to [...]
Antacid Tablets
September 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Acid Reflux Drugs
This medication (Antacid) is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. It is also used to relieve symptoms of extra gas such as belching, bloating, and feelings of pressure/discomfort in the stomach/gut. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut. Aluminum and magnesium [...]
Zantac
September 21, 2009 by admin
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Ranitidine (Zantac) is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning after treatment. This medication is also used treat and prevent certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems causes by too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastresophageal [...]
