Is My Baby's Spit Up Normal?
Part 3 of the baby colic series
Many Montrealers suffer from GERD, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease. This disease is chronic, meaning people suffer from it for many years. Perhaps you suffer from it yourself of you know a person or two who is drinking Pepto Bismal like it is soda pop.
Montrealers will go to their family doctors or walk in clinic if they are concerned about GERD. The doctor will then refer them to a gastroenterologist. If you prefer a private clinic you can try: The Montreal Clinic J.S. Benhamron for Gastroenterology, the consultation is covered by medicare. Children will be seen by their pediatricians who may refer them to a specialist after the initial consultation.
Complications associated with babies spitting up
Young mothers are especially concerned when their babies bring up after eating. Most of the time this is quite normal and the children out grow it. It is rare there are any complications as the baby outgrows the condition, but the odd time a child might have breathing problems. There is research indicating that infants who have acid reflux tend to have GERD as adults as well.
If you suspect your baby has GERD, you will want to see the pediatrician. You can prepare for the appointment by jotting down all your babies symptoms so that you do not forget. Pay particular attention to how often the baby throw ups, if it is only after eating, and how much the baby throws up at a time.
You are going to have provide your doctor with key information such as how often do you feed the baby, what do you feed the baby, are you breastfeeding, what formula are you using, have you switched formulas and do you burp the baby.
Don't forget to jot down any questions you may need to ask the doctor such as:
- What is causing the symptoms?
- Is my baby ill?
- How can I stop the spitting up?
- Am I incorrectly feeding my baby?
- Does my baby need to undergo any testing?
- What treatments are available?
- Do you have any brochures, websites,or dietician to refer me to?
Source:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-acid-reflux/DS00787/DSECTION=preparing-for-your-appointment
Published by Carol Roach
Carol Roach holds a masters in counselling psychology. She worked as a therapist at the Douglas Hospital in Montreal before becoming a professional writer.Carol is the author of the book Picking Up The Piece... View profile
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