reflux in 4 year old? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

sonj186 · 03-20-2007, 01:15 PM

ever since my wee boy was born he has always brought up and swallowed again small mouthful's of whatever he has recently eaten, recently i have noticed he is doing it much more often and for up to about 4/5 hours after each meal, it has started smelling really sour and horrible he has also developed a small cough which he does about every 20 seconds, i visited my doc last week and she prescribed gaviscon liquid for him and said that it should clear it up i don't think it is doing any good, does this sound like reflux? and if it does, what can i do for him that does not involve anything too stressful for him? he is also mildly autistic and can get very stressed and anxious.

sonj

Mike In NY · 03-20-2007, 04:01 PM

A product was introduced in England last year called Ifacol Probiotic Drops for Children. See if they have it in your local Pharmacy. Very inexpensive. Worth trying. I remember reading about it from a health newsletter. Also give your son a little Aloe Vera. Good Luck.

sonj186 · 03-21-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike In NY

A product was introduced in England last year called Ifacol Probiotic Drops for Children. See if they have it in your local Pharmacy. Very inexpensive. Worth trying. I remember reading about it from a health newsletter. Also give your son a little Aloe Vera. Good Luck.

thanks for that, anything is worth a try!

sonj

SwimmerGirl12 · 03-24-2007, 11:54 AM

Yes, my doctor told me that 90% of people with asthma has GERD and it sounds like he does.

sonj186 · 03-24-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SwimmerGirl12

Yes, my doctor told me that 90% of people with asthma has GERD and it sounds like he does.

hi thanks for that, it might seem like a stupid question but what exactly is GERD i have checked all the uk health web sites and they come up with nothing i dont suppose anyone knows what its called over here!

sonj