What is Acid Reflux in Babies and How to Treat It?
by: Andrew Bicknell Almost all new parents will have to deal with acid reflux in their baby at one time or another. It can be one of the primary causes of Colic, a condition in which babies cry or scream for extended periods of time. The primary cause of this painful condition is the regurgitation of stomach acids back into the esophagus. It is a discomforting feeling to say the least if you ask any adult who suffers from it. There are treatments for babies but finding the one that works for yours can take a little time and patience. This disease is also know as gastro esophageal reflux disease or GERD for short, and is normally caused by outside influences such as diet. It can be something of a challenge treating an infant for this condition simply because a baby has no way of telling their parents what is wrong; aside from crying a lot of course. The first stop for any parent whose baby is suspected of having acid reflux is the pediatrician. There are many illnesses that can cause a
