Many premature babies are diagnosed, either during their nicu stay or after, with gastroesophageal reflux (ger)—otherwise known simply as reflux—which results in the contents of the stomach moving back up through the esophagus. Premature baby with severe reflux. Infant reflux is a common problem, especially among babies who were born premature in reflux, the muscle at the top of the stomach (called the lower esophageal sphincter, or les) allows stomach contents to come up out of the stomach and into the esophagusfor most babies, reflux is mild.
premature baby with severe reflux
Caring for an premature baby with reflux reflux is common in premature babies what is it and how can you help your baby? by diane maroney having an infant or child with gastroesophageal reflux (also called ger or reflux) can be extremely overwhelming for parents and families. Reflux, or gastro-oesophageal reflux, is a common problem in babies, especially premature babies. reflux occurs when some of the partly digested milk or food in the stomach comes back up into the food pipe (oesophagus) and sometimes into the mouth.. Most babies spit up sometimes, even several times a day. but when vomiting causes other problems or comes with other symptoms, it may be due to acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux.
