Question 1

what is gastrocolic reflex?

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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 2

gastrocolic reflex in babies causes n treatment

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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 3

how can this reflex be controlled ?

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Which type?: Are talking about acid reflux ? It can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: neurally mediated reflex syncope?

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Syncope: A simple description is that physical or psychological stimuli cause nervous system reflexes to slow the heart and lower the blood pressure the result being the patient passes out.

Question 5

symptoms of acid reflex?

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Several: Symptoms include belching, heartburn, cough, abdominal pain, hoarseness. It is rare to have all these symptoms. Alarm symptoms include weight loss and food getting caught. If you have these, you should see a doctor right away.

Question 6

could everyone have a gag reflex?

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Come again?: With very few exceptions, everyone DOES have a gag reflex. The afferent limb of the gag reflex is mediated by the glossopharyngeal nerve and the efferent limb by the vagus nerve. The reflex is part of your defense against foreign bodies getting lodged in your throat or airway. Maybe you had a different question in mind, because the one you posted doesn't make much sense.

Question 7

what is rooting (the rooting reflex)?

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You stroke the cheek: You stroke the baby's cheek, the baby turns toward that side and tries to catch your finger with her lips.  It's the cutest thing to watch, and it's more pronounced in a hungry baby.  The reflex helps them find the nipple to feed on.

Question 8

can babinski reflex in adults be cured?

Accepted Answer

Babinski sign: The babinski sign is an indicator of something affecting the motor system in the brain or spinal cord. Therefore, there is no cure or treatment for a babinski sign, per se, the issue is the condition that is causing the sign. A babinski sign could be permanent in the case of a stroke, or could improve if there was pressure on the brain or spinal cord that was treated.

Question 9

when do babies moro reflex goes away?

Accepted Answer

Varies: In on time (term) babies it can start to fade when awake at 3 mo and asleep at 4 mo.

Question 10

how to overcome a real big gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

OK...: Gagging is a reflex, which means you can't control it. It is your bodies way of keeping you from choking on something in your throat.

Sorry - probably not the answer you wanted.

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