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GER and GERD in Infants: What Are Your Treatment Strategies?

GER and GERD in Infants: What Are Your Treatment Strategies?

By: Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
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Differentiating GER from GERD in infants The challenges of obtaining a definitive diagnosis of GERD Nonpharmacologic and nutritional management of GERD Practice pearls for thickened feeds Risks of acid-suppressive medications in infants GER and GERD case studiesAnnenberg Center for Health Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • GER and GERD in Infants: What Are Your Treatment Strategies?
    Nov 7 2024

    Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is an extremely common occurrence in infants and resolves without intervention in most infants by 1 year of age. Nonetheless, GER is a common cause of caregiver concern and anxiety, which may lead to the overuse of acid suppressants in the infant population. Given the risks associated with these drugs in infants, it is important to understand the differences between GER and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the recommended treatment strategies for these conditions.

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