PPIs for infant reflux?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), in common use for treating gastric reflux symptoms in babies, are unnecessary and ineffective in this age…
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Avoiding over-prescribing medications for infant GORD*
Distinguishing between Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) and Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in infants is critical to providing appropriate treatment and avoiding over classifying infants…
Odynophagia (pain when swallowing)
Pain on swallowing food and fluids, a symptom often due to disease of the Oesophagus. The pain may stem from the…
Nuclear Medicine Imaging
A nuclear medicine imaging test was used to confirm that children with respiratory problems may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal…
I knew my screaming baby had more than ‘just colic’.
Originally Published in the Daily Mail on 20th July 2010 By Henrietta Norton As with so many first-time parents, my husband…
Omeprazole
Acid is produced naturally in the stomach to help digest food and to kill bacteria. This acid is an irritant, so…
24-hour pH probe study
Parents and guardians can contribute to the success of this test and are often invited to participate. The 24-hour pH probe study…
Probiotics
Probiotics are microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast that are believed to improve health. They are available in supplements and foods. The…
Dysphagia (swallowing problems)
Swallowing Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain foods or liquids, while others…
PH Probe Test/Impedance Study
Gastroesophageal reflux monitoring: pH and impedance The armoury of tools available to diagnose GORD has become more sophisticated as new technologies and…