Gastroesophageal reflux in infants

Am Fam Physician. 1991 Mar;43(3):857-64.

Abstract

Clinically significant gastroesophageal reflux occurs in one in 500 infants. Symptoms resolve in 60 to 80 percent of infants by 18 months of age. Thickened formula and position changes are often recommended. Medication and surgical intervention may be needed in refractory cases.

MeSH terms

  • Apnea / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Failure to Thrive / diagnosis
  • Failure to Thrive / etiology
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Manometry
  • Vomiting / diagnosis
  • Vomiting / etiology