Reflux

How does reflux affect babies?

Reflux is the word used to describe what happens when the stomach contents come back up into the gullet or even into the mouth.

The diaphragm is the muscle which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. As the oesophagus passes through the diaphragm, the diaphragm acts like a valve - stopping stomach contents from going backwards up the oesophagus. Doctors refer to this valve mechanism as a sphincter.


What are the symptoms of reflux?
Your baby may regurgitate a little milk after a feed or have hiccups. He may occasionally cough a little after regurgitating the milk if a little has gone "down the wrong way". This is normal and as long as your baby is otherwise well, you don't need to worry. Just make sure you always have a tissue or muslin cloth to hand. Both formula-fed and breastfed babies may be affected.

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source: http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/health/reflux/