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Could a young baby's reflux be actually caused by lack of stomach acid? or is it more likely an immature esophageal sphincter?
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Reflux in infants: reflux has no relation to lack of stomach acid, as you inferred this problem is due to the barriers to acid reflux which is largely due to immaturity of the lower esophageal sphincter. Most often this resolves with time usually by 1 yr old. Dr. A
Answered 1/4/2015
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