Question 1

what is reflux?

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Backward fluid flow.: Reflux generally means that a body fluid is flowing backward, usually in the wrong direction. One example is stomach acid in gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), where acid moves back up into the esophagus to cause heartburn instead of exiting to the intestine. In the bladder, vesicoureteral reflux (vur) occurs when urine moves back up toward the kidneys rather than remaining in the bladder.

Question 2

what is venous reflux?

Accepted Answer

Vein Valve Collapse: Veins contain one way valves which under pressure can sometimes fail and allow blood to backflow or "reflux".  This is what leads to spider or varicose veins.

Question 3

what can i eat to stop reflux?

Accepted Answer

Antacid: Tums are a good option

Question 4

what are the symptoms of reflux?

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Spit happens!: Reflux in infants refers to painful feeding, spit up or vomiting, especially in a baby who is not gaining weight adequately. Other symptoms can include refusing the bottle, or crying during feeds, arching and crying after feeds, spitting up when lying flat. Infants with reflux often spit up clear, sour acidic liquid between feeds as well.

Question 5

what can people with reflux eat?

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Reflux: Foods that can trigger gerd: fatty or fried foods, coffee, tea, alcohol, spicy foods, oranges and other citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, carbonated beverages, chocolate and mint. 

Foods that help prevent gerd: leafy greens, melons, bananas, oatmeal, tofu, fennel, parsley, and rice.

Question 6

how do i manage my baby's reflux?

Accepted Answer

Comfort is key: As long as baby isn't in much pain and is growing and doing well, you don't have to do much of anything-- some spitting is normal. You can try to feed a little slower, and keep baby upright a little while afterwards. Pausing to burp now and then can help, too. But if your child fusses a lot or seems to be in pain, talk to your pediatrician.

Question 7

why is my baby's reflux persisting?

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Needs time: Reflux is a condition that children must outgrow. I usually tell parents that if you do nothing they will outgrow it by a year. Once you introduce food it often improves. It can worsen between 6-8 months as the child gets more mobile and "shakes himself up" with crawling.
I have had great success with chinese medicine helping reflux. Check in your area for practitioners.

Question 8

can i use baking powder for reflux?

Accepted Answer

: As a dentist I saw devastating effects on teeth from reflux. The use of baking soda in a gel inside a night dental appliance such as a clear retainer or splint may reduce harm. ‘Retainer gel’ is a generic form. A physician may recommend a baking soda and water drink during the day and aloe Vera has been mentioned as beneficiary by some sufferers. Always best to consult with your trusted profession

Question 9

what can i do about my silent reflux?

Accepted Answer

: Seeing a physician for advice on reflux is common but consultation with a dentist is an another idea. While lifestyle changes may help reduce the problem it may persist and cause significant harm to your teeth. A novel approach is to use custom fitted clear dental trays filled with a baking soda- xylitol ‘retainer gel’ to keep the teeth protected from the acid. Typically for evening &amp; sleep.

Question 10

given reflux what food is best to eat?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Foods that can trigger gerd: fatty or fried foods, coffee, tea, alcohol, spicy foods, oranges and other citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, carbonated beverages, chocolate and mint. 

Foods that help prevent gerd: leafy greens, melons, bananas, oatmeal, tofu, fennel, parsley, and rice.

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