Reflux

 The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux or GORD are variable but typically the baby cries often, is difficult to get to sleep and then often sleeps for only 20 – 30 minutes before waking up crying again. They often arch their body backwards, and want to be upright. They do not like sleeping on their backs. Many will vomit frequently but others will suffer from silent reflux in which case the baby will be making swallowing motions often with crying.

The baby can be very windy and difficult to burp. They often will be blowing bubbles and trying to crawl up the parent’s body when being held.

 

Lactose intolerance can be a cause as well as acid foods such as tomato and citrus. The amine food group is also sometimes a cause of reflux (banana, avocado, cocoa, kiwi fruit)

 

Babies with mild GORD can respond to osteopathic treatment and as they often have colic as well, significant improvement can be achieved.  However, most babies with marked reflux will be prescribed medication.

 

If your baby is on medication but still has symptoms then osteopathy may help to gain further improvement.