My 8 month old son has severe reflux and gastritis and refuses and vomits all feeds, even one ounce. he was doing 4 oz earlier but now is struggling even for 1oz. whatshould i do?

Reflux Precautions: General reflux precautions include feeding in upright position/keeping up 30 min after feeds, elevate head of crib, thicken formula, and limit acidic foods (tomato/citrus based). No lying down w/ bottle and limit large meals/bottles 2 hr before lying down. Medical therapy can include h2 blockers (zantac, pepcid) and ppi's like prevacid (lansoprazole). If not gaining weight well, see pediatrician asap.

He will need to be : Seen by pediatric gastroenterologist and pediatric surgeon for nissen funduplication to help him with his severe reflux and feeding problem! please talk to your pediatrician.

Pyloric stenosis: Be sure that this has also been excluded.