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Acid Reflux Gagging
any mom have a baby with acid reflux?
my son is 2 months old and for the past 4 days he will spit up like 2-3 hrs ater he eats and it smells like vomit,plus today i have a hard time giving him a bottle, now he actually doesnt gag or anything when it comes up just regular spitting up,im going to call my doc tomorrow to see if it could be acid reflux becuase i have looked it up and i geuss it could be that, anyone else's baby have acid reflux?what were the symptoms and treatment? all answers appreciated,best answer gets 10 pts
Hi I have some experience with this. My daughter started having similar symptoms almost immediately after we made it home from the hospital. She would spit up after almost every meal. She arched her back a lot and would throw her head back all of which are signs of acid reflux. We had an upper GI which is a test where the baby drinks a bottle of barium and then Xrays are taken. The test is fast and simple BUT the baby has to have the test on a empty stomach so she cried because she was hungry AND they won't diagnose it as reflux unless the baby actually refluxes during the test (and my daughter didn't). My pediatrician gave us two options: 1) antacid, I think it was zantac but I can't remember now. My friend used the medicine and it did not reduce her daughter's symptoms. 2) wait it out. We opted to wait it out because I didn't feel comfortable giving meds to a 3 week old. I know waiting it out sounds kind of tough but basically the idea was that the problem would correct itself as her tummy got bigger. Long story short, it completely stopped by around 3 months. My pediatrician recommended keeping her upright for 20 minutes after feeding (either holding her upright or putting her in a car seat, swing, etc.) which allows the food to digest and helps it stay down. Also make sure the baby doesn't over eat and burp the baby with every meal. We did these simple things and before I knew it, problem solved.
Your GERD Diagnosis and the Procedures You Should Know About
If you've received a GERD diagnosis, you have likely considered many different kinds of treatment, depending on the severity of your condition and your overall health.
Among the procedures that you may have already experienced is an endoscopy. This is a procedure that uses a medical instrument made up of a flexible tube with a small video camera on the end (called a fiber-optic endoscope) to view the area down the throat, through the esophagus, and into the stomach.
By performing an endoscopy either to determine a GERD diagnosis or as a result of the diagnosis, your doctor may be able to find out why you are experiencing acid reflux symptoms and look into any potential abnormalities that may be suspected. Among the symptoms that usually lead a doctor to recommend an endoscopy are abdominal pain, difficulties swallowing, vomiting, gastro reflux, bleeding, or chest pain.
To prepare for an endoscopy, your doctor will recommend a number of steps to take beforehand along the lines of the following:
1. You'll need to make sure that you have an empty stomach before having an endoscopy to allow a clear view of the stomach lining. This means that you probably won't be able to eat or drink anything for at least eight hours before the procedure.
2. Immediately before the procedure, you will be given medication to make you relaxed and sleepy. For this reason you'll need to arrange for someone to collect you from the doctor's office as you won't be able to drive for the remainder of the day, and you will need someone to stay with you for a few hours afterward as you shouldn't be left alone.
3. Before the fiber-optic endoscope is inserted, your throat will be sprayed with a medication that will prevent any discomfort and stop your gag reflex triggering. The numbness will usually wear off in thirty to forty minutes and your throat will return to normal again.
During the endoscopy, you'll be asked to swallow once or twice to help insert the endoscope. This should only be mildly uncomfortable and then it will ease. None of this will interfere with your breathing. The entire procedure won't take any longer than ten or twenty minutes. It may make you feel somewhat full in your abdomen as air is injected into your stomach to ensure a clear view of the tissues. At this time, a biopsy may be taken in case further examination is required. Again this shouldn't cause any discomfort. Any abnormalities in your digestive tract will be photographed for documentation.
After the procedure, you'll have some time to recover before being allowed to leave. For the next twenty-four hours, you may experience a mildly sore throat. Your doctor will advise you when you're allowed to eat and drink. The results will be discussed with you after your recovery or in a follow-up appointment. Should you experience unusual or severe abdominal bleeding or pains after the procedure seek medical attention immediately.
Depending on the progress you make in bringing your GERD/acid reflux under control you may find you have to undergo numerous endoscopies. While unpleasant, and not to mention costly, repeated procedures shouldn't adversely effect your health.
In order to avoid protracted and expensive ongoing treatment after your initial acid reflux or GERD diagnosis it's advisable to take steps to treat the root cause of your symptoms. This can include medications as well as making some simple lifestyle and dietary adjustments.
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