title: Reflux: causes and treatments.
abstract: Although gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) symptoms diminish in 80% of babies by their first birthday, this common problem causes parents and babies much distress. In extreme cases, GOR is linked to oesophageal ulceration and faltering growth. But most infants have uncomplicated GOR without a definitive cause. GOR symptoms can resolve using agents or special infant formulae that thicken the gastric contents. It is important to try and avoid invasive procedures in children with GOR.
authors.affiliation: Royal Free Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thomson
mesh_terms: D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D006113:United Kingdom