Reflux in babies
When to get medical advice
Reflux isn't usually a cause for concern and you don't normally need to get medical advice if your baby seems otherwise happy and healthy, and is gaining weight appropriately . But contact your midwife, health visitoror GPif reflux starts after six months of age, continues beyond one year, or your baby has any of the following problems: spitting up feeds frequently or refusing feeds coughing or gagging while feeding frequent projectile vomiting excessive crying or irritability green or yellow vomit, or vomiting blood blood in their poo or persistent diarrhoea a swollen or tender tummy a high temperature (fever) of 37.5C (99.5F) or more not gaining much weight, or losingweight arching their back during or after a feed, or drawing their legs up to their tummy after feeding These can be signs of an underlying cause and may mean your baby needs tests and treatment .
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Introduction
Find out about reflux, where a baby brings up milk during or soon after a feed.
Signs and symptoms of reflux in babies
Signs that your baby may have reflux include: spitting up milk during or after feeds this may happen several times a day feeding difficulties such as refusing feeds, gagging or choking persistent
When to get medical advice
Reflux isn't usually a cause for concern and you don't normally need to get medical advice if your baby seems otherwise happy and healthy, and is gaining weight appropriately . But contact your midwi
Causes of reflux in babies
It's normal for some babies to have reflux. It usually justoccurs because a baby's food pipe (oesophagus) is still developing. Itnormally stopsby the time a baby is a year old, when the ring of muscl
Tests that may be needed
Most babies with reflux don't need any tests. It can usually be diagnosed based on your baby's symptoms. In rare cases, the following tests may be recommended if your baby's reflux is severe or persi
Treatments and advice for reflux in babies
Reflux doesn't usually require treatment if your baby is putting on weight and seems otherwise well. The following treatments and advice may beoffered if your baby appears to be in distress or their
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