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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux In An Infant

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Question : My one month old son has difficulty sleeping due to acid reflux. He only sleeps when we hold him in an upright position. Is there any remedy for it?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (48 minutes later)
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Reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Reflux is a common problem in the newborn period. One approach is to add a teaspoon of baby cereal to his bottles. By thickening the feed, the stomach tends to.hold it's contents much more efficiently.
If this doesn't work, there are medicinal remedies, but these are typically prescribed by a doctor.
I recommend consulting with your doctor so the appropriate treatment plan can be implemented.
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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux In An Infant

Brief Answer: Reflux Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. Reflux is a common problem in the newborn period. One approach is to add a teaspoon of baby cereal to his bottles. By thickening the feed, the stomach tends to.hold it's contents much more efficiently. If this doesn't work, there are medicinal remedies, but these are typically prescribed by a doctor. I recommend consulting with your doctor so the appropriate treatment plan can be implemented.