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Dillan
Holloway

The dangers of the silent reflux!

What is the silent reflux, and does it take place only in infants? I read about it and I saw that the child does not let his/her spit out. What is the reason of this silent reflux and can it be harmful for the child. How would you that a silent reflux is taking place. How dangerous is it, and how and when can it be detected. What would happen if undetected and not treated soon? How is treated and what are the symptoms?

8 months ago
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Cayla Norris | Aug 19 2011
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Silent reflux! This is a disease in children when they are actually spitting but are not able to spit and swallowed it. It should be treated very immediately. It can be dangerous when not treated immediately. <span>&nbsp;</span>You should go to a doctor for its diagnosis because without proper diagnosis it cannot be treated. Raw throats, vomiting and hiccups are the basic symptoms of silent reflux. Some typical symptoms of silent reflux are weight loss and lots of vomiting. But there are not any key symptoms that exactly show the problem of silent reflux. If the baby is crying continuously at meal time it can be a sign of silent reflux. If your baby burps more than the normal and vomit with bad breath it can indicate silent reflux. The silent reflux occurs due to backflow of food or stomach acid. You should consult with a pediatrician immediately. Some changes in diet can help your baby who is facing silent reflux. There are some medications to reduce stomach acid. If it becomes severe your doctor can suggest a surgery. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;">&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">&nbsp;</span></p>