All of us have some reflux every day. Most of the time, reflux causes no problems or discomfort, and often, we are not even aware when it happens. When a baby throws up after nearly every feeding and numerous times between feedings, parents often become concerned and they seek medical advice. They may be worried that there is something seriously wrong with their baby's stomach or intestinal tract. They may be concerned that there is an area of blockage or narrowing in their baby's intestinal tract they baby is not keeping enough food down to grow the baby has an ulcer the baby is allergic to milk Fortunately, in the vast majority of cases, none of these are true.
Most children suffering from gastroesophageal reflux are otherwise normal and healthy.
Often, parents of children with disabilities become worried that the frequent vomiting associated with GER may limit their child's growth and development, or cause the child to aspirate and develop pneumonia or other respiratory symptoms. All rights reserved.