Babies with reflux may be irritable, spit up or refuse to eat. They arch their bodies during or after feedings, or cry when placed on their backs, especially if they just ate. But silent reflux in babies might not spit up at all, swallowing the regurgitated liquid instead.
Some babies with regular reflux lose weight, but babies with silent reflux can gain weight normally, despite being in pain. Emily Parks, a Halifax mom, knows this first-hand.
Initially, she and her husband thought they simply had a high-needs baby who cried a lot and never wanted to be set down. Babies with reflux may cough, wheeze, and experience congestion when stomach acid gets into the upper airways.
These symptoms may worsen when your little one lies flat. Hiccups and wet burps are more prevalent in those with reflux. They're caused by excess air in the belly and esophageal irritation. By Linda Diproperzio and Nicole Harris. Comments 2. Sort by: Newest. Newest Oldest. Read More. Load More Comments. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit. Close this dialog window Review for. Back to story Comment on this project.
Tell us what you think Thanks for adding your feedback. All rights reserved. Other respiratory problems, such as asthma , can develop as a result of GERD as well.
Your baby may gag or choke when stomach contents flow back into their esophagus. Gravity helps keep the contents of the stomach down. Regurgitated stomach contents may irritate the esophageal lining and cause heartburn.
This is one of the most common signs of acid reflux in older children and adults, but it may be hard to recognize in infants. GERD and reflux can make it more difficult for your baby to sleep through the night. Try to feed your baby long before bedtime so stomach contents have a chance to settle fully. There are other ways to help your baby sleep, too. The doctor can rule out other conditions or confirm a GERD diagnosis. Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux LPR , is common in young babies.
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Do you deal with heartburn more than twice a week? You could be dealing with GERD. Learn what causes it, and what treatment options are available. In infants, this sphincter is not as strong as that in older children. The LES can transiently open allowing regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus.
There are many myths and misconceptions out there when it comes to sleeping position. No randomized placebo-controlled trials have identified significant differences in symptom improvement including symptoms such as crying, arching, cough, visible regurgitation, vomiting with antacid vs placebo.
The ultimate baby reflux survival guide More than half of all babies experience reflux. What causes GER? What is the safest sleep solution for my baby with reflux? Back sleeping is the best way to reduce the risk for SIDS and is the recommended position until babies can roll over fully on their own — even for babies with reflux. Placing your baby in a semi-inclined position does NOT make reflux better!
In , the U. Death was associated with infants turning over while sleeping in these inclined sleepers leading to an increased risk of suffocation and strangulation. AAP policy calls for infants to sleep on their back, on a separate, flat and firm sleep surface without any bumpers, bedding or stuffed toys. Gadgets are not recommended.
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