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My son is 8weeks old he suffers from reflux. i tried numerous formulas his now on novalac ar but is projecting more and is congested. any advice why?
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Mechanical issue: Reflux is a backwash of stomach contents. It results when the circular muscle closing the swallow tube is unable to resist the pressure made by the stomach muscle as it churns/mixes the feed. It is aggravated by a full stomach, laying flat & tends to increase from birth, peaking at 3-4 mo & only reducing after they sit up at 6-7mo. Formulas don't matter. Thickening & small feeds may help.
Answered 9/13/2018
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