One of the most common diseases in babies is reflux disease. So, what are the symptoms of reflux disease in babies?
One of the health problems that threaten babies is reflux disease. If you notice symptoms such as your baby's excessive restlessness, vomiting, breast refusal and not gaining weight, don't say "Oh my life will pass when I grow up"! What causes reflux in babies, what are the symptoms and how does it pass?
IF REFLUX CONTINUES ATTENTION!
Gastroesophageal reflux, defined as the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, is seen in almost 60% of infants. The fact that the valve between the stomach and the esophagus is not yet fully mature in babies, they are usually in a lying position, their stomach is small and they are fed with liquid food cause reflux symptoms to be experienced frequently. It is not a reflux disease seen in infants and usually resolves by itself until the age of one. However, if the symptoms continue beyond 1-2 years of age or if there are signs that impair general health, it is considered a disease.
WATCH WHEN YOUR BABY IS FEEDING!
In infant reflux, which is considered to be physiological; baby is growing well, happy and cheerful, no signs of disease, just throws out food without gagging after feedings, sometimes leaking from the corner of the mouth. This retraction occurs especially in challenging situations such as sudden movements and raising the legs during diaper changes.
HOW IS reflux disease in babies?
It can manifest itself with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, extreme restlessness, crying, breast refusal, throwing back while feeding, persistent hiccups, slowed growth, recurrent coughs, wheezing with respiration, recurrent otitis media. With these measures, you can relieve your baby's reflux.
There is no need for a diagnostic test for transient reflux in infants. Diagnosis is easily made by history and examination of the baby. In the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease, the most reliable method is the 24-hour pH-meter/impedance analysis, known as acid measurement. Endoscopic examination is also helpful for diagnosis. Medication is not required for temporary reflux seen in infants.
- Be careful not to eat too much and to feed less and often, especially in babies who are fed with formula or who have started complementary feeding.
Do not put the baby to bed immediately after feeding
- Raise the head of the bed 30-45 degrees and tilt it to the left.
-Avoid sudden movements, do not hold it by grasping it by the belly when you take it in your lap.
- Do not wear clothes with elastic waistband.
- If she is formula-fed and vomits a lot, take advantage of the thickened foods specially designed for reflux.
DON'T SAY "It'll pass when you grow up"!
Physiological reflux in infants is temporary, but untreated reflux disease is dangerous; It can cause short stature, anemia, dental caries and chronic lung diseases, as well as stenosis in the esophagus and even esophageal cancer in adulthood.
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