Gastroesophageal reflux in infants.

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.

journal_name

Am Fam Physician

authors

Dipalma J,Colon AR

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1991-03-01 00:00:00

pages

857-64

issue

3

eissn

0002-838X

issn

1532-0650

journal_volume

43

pub_type

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