What happens to gastroesophageal reflux in my baby? How to recuperate?

What's going on with gastroesophageal reflux in babiesGastroesophageal reflux is the reflux of stomach and duodenal contents into the esophagus. It is very common in babies, divided into two types: physiological and pathological, most of which are physiological, and the reflux is not heavy, with the increase of age, the reflux gradually decreases, and it will be naturally relieved at about 1 year old, and will not cause adverse consequences. It is more common in temporary reflux that occurs after breastfeeding in neonates and young babies and in infants and young children.

If the regurgitation is severe or persistent, or if it is combined with aspiration pneumonia, asphyxia and affects normal growth and development, it is pathological.

In the lower esophagus, there is a sphincter muscle that acts as a "gate" so that what is eaten does not flow out of the mouth due to postures such as handstands. However, if the defense mechanism is weakened, stomach contents can reflux into the esophagus, causing esophagitis. The baby will have a slight leakage after drinking, and parents do not need to worry too much; If your baby's reflux is severe, it is advisable to see a doctor.

Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux in babiesUnder normal circumstances, the baby's burping and overflowing milk after meals are normal gastroesophageal reflux phenomena. However, if your baby has:

1.Babies often cough during and after meals.

2.An hour after a meal, babies often experience a burning sensation in the chest.

3.When Bao Huai Xiao Bu Bao bends over after eating, he often refluxes stomach contents (such as stomach acid) into the mouth.

4.Babies often have pain when swallowing and have difficulty swallowing.

5.Asthma can occur due to inhalation of gastroesophageal reflux into the respiratory tract, and paroxysmal wheezing often occurs at night.

What to do if your baby has gastroesophageal reflux1.Adjust the diet for your baby, mainly high-protein and low-fat foods, and stay away from greasy, *sexual foods.

2.Do not let the baby eat too much at every meal, eat a small number of meals, especially before going to bed.

3.When breastfeeding your baby, try to hold it as upright as possible and burp your baby gently.

4.Under the guidance of the doctor, the baby should be given relevant drugs reasonably.

In most cases, due to the uncoordinated swallowing function of newborns, the stomach is horizontal, and gastroesophageal reflux is easy to occur, and this gastroesophageal reflux is used in the semi-recumbent position or the right decubitus position in the early stage, and most of the prognosis is relatively good, so it can basically be cured at 3 months after birth. However, if left untreated, it can easily lead to aspiration pneumonia in newborns, or to cause asphyxia and apnea in newborns.

This symptom is most likely caused by a condition caused by excessive relaxation of the lower muscles of the esophagus, causing stomach contents to flow upward, also known as gastroesophageal reflux. It should be noted that when breastfeeding your baby, you should pay attention to the number of feedings so as not to be too frequent, and it is best to feed a small amount of milk multiple times.

It may be caused by gastrointestinal discomfort, and it is directly related to diet, so you must pay attention to your diet and pay attention to your child's cleanliness and hygiene.

How to prevent gastroesophageal reflux in babies1.Try not to lie flat, bend over, or squat after a meal to avoid gastroesophageal reflux.

2.Babies should eat in moderation, eat small amounts often, and don't overeat.

3.Babies should avoid eating greasy, cold, hot, and sexual foods.

4.Don't wear too tight clothes and pants for your baby, and don't tie your belt too tightly.

5.Ensure your baby's normal digestion and keep his stool smooth.

6.When your baby sleeps, raise the head of the bed to keep the upper part of your baby's body elevated.

Baby gastroesophageal reflux diet is contraindicated1.Avoid acidic foods

If your baby has gastroesophageal reflux, then acidic foods such as lemons, citrus, blueberries, seafood, cheese, tomatoes, etc., should be avoided as much as possible, as acidic foods tend to further erode the esophagus.

2.Avoid spicy foods

Spicy foods such as chili, pepper, garlic, ginger, curry, etc., are too sexy, which will further damage the esophagus, so parents should avoid eating spicy food for their babies.

3.Avoid soy products

Soy milk, tofu, peas, soybeans and other soy products are easy for babies to eat flatulence, which will aggravate the situation of gastroesophageal reflux, so it is best not to eat.

4.Avoid dairy products

Dairy products such as milk and yogurt can aggravate your baby's gastroesophageal reflux disease, so they should be avoided.

When it comes to gastroesophageal reflux, it sounds quite scary, but in layman's terms, gastroesophageal reflux is what we often call spitting up, which is usually a physiological phenomenon.

The main reason for this is that due to the imperfect development of the baby's gastrointestinal tract, the lower esophageal sphincter will relax transiently, which will occur several times a day. When the esophageal sphincter relaxes transiently, stomach contents are released and flood into the esophagus. Therefore, when the baby's gastrointestinal development is gradually improved and the esophageal sphincter is developed stronger, most of the gastroesophageal reflux will gradually improve within 1 year of the baby's life.

One study has shown that gastroesophageal reflux may be related to Helicobacter pylori deficiency, and if someone has taken a lot of antibiotics from childhood or has not received Helicobacter pylori, then the number of bacteria they carry is very small or even none, which will increase the probability of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is 8 times that of normal carriers.

So if you are a pregnant mother, please remember that you must try to choose natural delivery and breastfeeding to pass on the normal flora to the next generation, while cesarean section, formula feeding and the use of large amounts of antibiotics will destroy the healthy flora. ）

However, when your baby has these symptoms, it may indicate that the condition is more serious.

1. There will be many times of retching at almost every meal;

2. When drinking milk or after one hour, there are often stiffness or other uncomfortable movements;

3. There will be swallowing action when not drinking milk;

4. The baby's breath has a sour taste;

5. Weight gain is not up to standard;

6. Sudden crying during sleep;

7. Milk boredom.

If your baby has at least 3 points or more, it is likely to be gastroesophageal reflux. To alleviate symptoms, try doing this:

1. Feeding a small amount of milk multiple times, the stomach is full of milk and it is easier to have reflux;

2. Increase the number of burps during feeding to help the baby discharge the gas in the stomach in time and relieve reflux;

3. Increase the time of vertical hugging after feeding, reaching more than 20 minutes, so that the baby just eats the milk to stay in the stomach as much as possible.

4. For babies who add complementary food, you can properly thicken the rice noodles to make it easier for food to stay in the stomach.

5. Raise the baby's mattress 30 degrees to avoid gravity aggravating reflux when lying flat.

6. If the baby has blood or mucus in the stool, it may be milk protein intolerance, in order to avoid milk protein allergy: breastfeeding mothers should avoid dairy products, and formula-fed babies are recommended to replace ordinary formula milk with deep hydrolyzed milk powder.

If the baby's condition is more serious, these practices can not help the baby relieve discomfort, or even long-term ear infection, slow growth and development, should consult a professional doctor in time**.

It may be because the child is allergic to these foods and does not like to eat these foods, the food has gone bad, or it may be that the food is not tasty and the food is not clean, so the esophageal reflux is serious.

It may be because the digestive system is not particularly good, it may be because the food eaten is complicated, or it may be caused by physiological reflux, or it may be caused by imperfect development of the pyocardial muscle.

It may be due to physical reasons, pathological reasons, dietary reasons, irregular work and rest, and the cause of chronic diseases of the digestive tract.

Posture, diet, and medications for gastroesophageal reflux infants. Elevate the head of the bed by 30 degrees, sleep in the supine and left decubitus positions, and the best position for the child to be awake is the upright position and seat, and keep the left decubitus position and upper body elevation when sleeping to reduce the frequency of regurgitation and reflux aspiration. First of all, parents should change the baby's posture, try to hold the baby upright, hold it in a spoon shape, and gently pat the baby's back, which can effectively relieve the baby's gastroesophageal reflux.

It is necessary to adjust your baby's diet in a timely manner. For babies who can eat complementary foods, the diet should be as sticky as possible, which can effectively avoid gastroesophageal reflux to a certain extent. Infants with a concentrated diet should increase the frequency of feeding, shorten the feeding interval, and artificially fed infants can add starchy foods or cereals to their milk.

Older children should eat small amounts, mostly a high-protein, low-fat diet. Do not eat two hours before bedtime, keep the stomach in a non-satiety state, and avoid eating foods that increase gastric acid secretion, such as carbonated drinks, high-fat dietary chocolate, spicy foods, etc.