Experts believe that nearly all newborn reflux infant outgrow the problem by the age of twelve to eighteen months. Physicians rarely diagnose the illness in children older than eighteen months, except in those who have other serious problems such as asthma, cerebral palsy, or development delays. A few studies indicate, however, that newborn who are considered normal may experience acid reflux, possibly to a greater extent than realized by most physicians to date. It is possible that acid reflux could be underdiagnosed in newborn, perhaps for the same reason that many adults are not diagnosed: heartburn is not taken seriously.
Newborn Reflux Symptoms
In general, symptoms of acid reflux among newborn and adolescents who do not have other serious medical problems and who are not neurologically impaired are:
- abdominal pain
- chest pain
- foul taste in the mouth
- heartburn
- vomiting (In adolescents, the child should be evaluated for a possible eating disorder
- asthma
Newborn Reflux Natural Treatment
Colic newborn who is suffering from acid reflux disease (also known as newborn GERD) can be naturally treated with certain gripe water, such as Colic Calm.
Gripe water is a natural product that originally came from Europe and it is now being manufactured in the United States. It is often given to newborn or infant who is colicky in order to soothe their stomachs. It contains ginger and fennel. Ginger and fennel have been shown to be beneficial for easing nausea and pain due to stomach upset, even in adults. This product contains no fillers, binders, artificial flavors, artificial color yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, or starch. Therefore, many experts and physicians will recommend it over some of other products that are manufactured for the same purposes because there is no side effect. A popular example of gripe water is Colic Calm.
