Question 1

i believe my 7 week old son has gastro colic reflex. he is breastfed only and has severe episodes at every feeding. what are treatment options? thanks

Accepted Answer

Many: they are discovering that a good portion of infant with colic might be having a reflux.
they place the patient on medication and trained you how to feed them.
if there is a failure to thrive,or multiple episode of aspiration from reflux,or a lung problem ,they might recommend surgery to be done only by a pediatric surgeon, and they do it laproscopically, and they have excellent results.

Question 2

what is gastro-colic reflux?

Accepted Answer

I think you mean : gastro-colic reflex- it is one of the physiological reflexes in the gi tract.  Essentially, it is the urge to have a bowel movement after you have had a meal.  The stomach stretches and the colon increases motility.

Question 3

what is exaggerated gastro colic refex?

Accepted Answer

BM trigger: The gastrocolic reflex is basically the urge to defecate when food enters the stomach. If someone is calling it excessive, then at least to them it is a stronger urge or reaction .

Question 4

13 month old has a hard and distended tummy exactly like colics. just got over gastro. what shoukd i do?

Accepted Answer

Clear liquids: Rest your baby's stomach.  Start with clear liquids like pedialyte and slowly introduce food.  A brat diet is often used. Bananas, rice cereal, apple sauce and toast or crackers.  If the distinction persists or if your child can't even tolerate clear liquids or if the baby has green vomit he or she needs to be seen.

Question 5

what is gastrocolic reflex?

Accepted Answer

Reflex: It's the body's reflex controlling the motility, or peristalsis, of the gastrointestinal tract. It involves an increase in motility of the colon in response to stretch in the stomach & byproducts of digestion in the small intestine. It's responsible for the urge to defecate following a meal. The small intestine shows a similar motility response. The gastrocolic reflex helps make room for more food.

Question 6

gastrocolic reflex in babies causes n treatment

Accepted Answer

Depends-age/severity: Some will need smaller, more frequent feedings. Thickening the formula/breast milk with cereal also can be done. Keeping the baby upright before and after feedings is helpful. H2-blockers like ranitidine (zantac) can be given orally to inhibit stomach acid. Old timers have also use antacids like mylanta and maalox. Many babies may not need treatment. Ger often resolves by itself.

Question 7

what can i eat when i have gastro?

Accepted Answer

Bland diet: Stay on a bland diet, nothing greasy or fried. Stay away from milk and juice but drink electrolyte providing liquids. Your diarrhea should clear up in 5-7 days.

Question 8

can you have gastro problems without vomitting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There may be only diarrhea without vomiting

Question 9

can you have gastro without fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Actually, most gastroenteritis are without fever as they usually are not systemic infections. The symptoms are usually localized to abdominal pain, diarrhea or nausea and vomiting. They can cause fever, depending on the etiology.

Question 10

hi dr

i have abdo pains 4/7
took buscopan and and symptoms relieved and returned. could it be gastro?

Accepted Answer

YES: Get examined asap at your local PCP or UC clinic.

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I believe my 7 week old son has gastro colic reflex. he is breastfed only and has severe episodes at every feeding. what are treatment options? thanks

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What is gastro-colic reflux?

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What is exaggerated gastro colic refex?

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13 month old has a hard and distended tummy exactly like colics. just got over gastro. what shoukd i do?

A member asked:

What is gastrocolic reflex?

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Gastrocolic reflex in babies causes n treatment

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What can i eat when i have gastro?

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Can you have gastro problems without vomitting?

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Can you have gastro without fever?

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Hi dr i have abdo pains 4/7 took buscopan and and symptoms relieved and returned. could it be gastro?

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