title: 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.
authors.affiliation: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dipalma
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Colon
mesh_terms: D001049:Apnea / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008365:Manometry; D014839:Vomiting / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology