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Biopsy Results - Should I Be Concerned
I got the results that I had 3 polyps in my stomach and 2 in my esophagus. They said they had to send the biopsy "out" becuase they found "A-typical cells" ...
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- I had a similar experience 3 years ago and my polyps were benign. If you take proton pump inhibitors that can cause the stomach polyps. Please try not too worry too ...
- Hi J. - I hope the results are ok! Finding things early, even if not ok is really a good thing. Either way, you might consider testing for the BRCA gene mutation...
- It's hard not to be concerned,but the importent thing is, you went to have yourself checked. My mom had colon cancer and could have been fine,when she had her first s...
Acid Reflux & Gas--AAAAHHHH!!!!
(It is caused by the muscles between the esophagus and stomach not being tight enough. Fixes range from waiting until they outgrow it to medicines all the ...
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- Hi B., I was not able to breastfeed my baby but, we tried the formula called Gentle Ease by enfamil, then walmart came out with the generic version----much easier on...
- we just went to a specialist for my 3 1/2 month old son. i feel your pain. the specialist said that at 6 months most babies symptoms go away, and still a few last unti...
- I recently purchased Gripe Water from the pharmacy Rite-Aid at Habersham Square and it is all natural. Better than mylicon, which I've tried as well as she is on zant...
My Daughter Cries When She Burps
Painful burps are a sign of reflux, where the food comes back up the esophagus and burns. Does she show any of these symptoms: ...
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- Painful burps are a sign of reflux, where the food comes back up the esophagus and burns. Does she show any of these symptoms: http://www.infantrefluxdisease.com/infa...
- Kind of a wierd question, but is the the actuall burping that makes her cry? or the act of burping her, patting her back etc? If it is the burping, you may want to ta...
- Could be GERD: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/reflux-infants-children I'd recommend visiting with your pediatrician if it doesn't go away soon.
Medication Concern
It keeps the food from coming back up the esophagus and helps move it out of the stomach and into the intestines where it belongs. I also took Reglan for ...
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- This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. Metoclopramide is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent hear...
- I am a nurse and a new mom of a 5 week old. If you choose to give him the Reglan start with the lowest dose and watch him very carefully. I have seen Reglan work reall...
- I have no personal experience, but my friend has a child who had many many feeding issues, one thing they finally tried was that drug. From what she has said, it work...
Zantac During Pregnancy - Anyone Taken It?
A lack of sleep, acid irritation of your esophagus probably are a bigger risk to your pregnancy and overall health than taking this one tablet once day for ...
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- i would give chewable plant enzymes such a papaya enzyme a try rather then medication. acid blocking drugs prohibit your body from absorbing minerals, which are so imp...
- Hello H., I also had to take Ranitidine. I woke up at 3am one morning while I was 15 weeks pregnant and had to go to the ER. I had never experienced heartburn bef...
- Hi H., I had horrible heartburn (everyday) starting right around 6 months. It got to the point I wouldn't want to eat or drink anything cause I knew the outcome! An...
12 Month Old with Frequent Vomiting
When the GI was done, it yielded that his esophagus leading into his stomach ... The food and liquid was "pooling" in the bottom of his esophagus and wasn't ...
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- My daughter who is now 16-months old has acid reflux and was on prevacid until she was 8-months old. I took her off of it because I hated giving her meds at such a you...
- Hi. I'm a pediatrician, thought I could help. It sounds like he needs a special study-- you could talk with your doctor about ordering an upper GI with a small bowel f...
- Try process of elimination of the breast milk and the foods you feed. Give it at least 48hrs before you will see results. Same thing with you since you are providing b...
She Won't Stop Crying
It can still be coming up their esophagus and burning it. I have heard of kiddos having blisters from it, and the parents didn't know, as there was no ...
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- My daughter had weak back muscles when she was an infant, which caused lots of pain as well as acid reflux. Our Chiropractor/kinesiologist was able to work with her an...
- L., My 7 month old daughter does this too. She has always been a very happy baby except when she is hungry "NOW", diaper change 'NOW' and very very TIRED and can not...
- L., I have this same problem. My son is 6 months. He does have reflux. I hold him in a position which would be similar to a cradle but sitting up more. I also stopped...
Food STRIKE
My baby's esophagus was stretched really gently with the mildest touch and over a couple visits it became normal. Babies bodies are constantly changing and ...
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- I would consult the dr. There could be an underlying reson for this behavior. Pay attention to his weight, if he is still growing and gaining it could just be a grow...
- Definately take him to the doctor to get checked. My daughter has a very poor appetite, and was diagnosed with renal tubular acidosis. It affects their appetite--the...
- M., You might want to take him to his pediatrician to see if your son has acid reflux or some other difficulties with his throat/esophagus. Maybe it hurts your son to...
4 Month Old Will Not Drink Breastmilk or Formula
When the stomach fills up and the food has no place to go, the upper "valve" ( called the cardiac sphincter) between the stomach and esophagus spasm and the ...
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- J., First I have to say I am not a Mom. I would love to be but it just hasn't worked out yet. I have however helped each and every friend I have with her children...
- I had the same experience with my son when he was about two months old. My doctor had told me that I was burping him too hard. He ended up so dehydrated and almost di...
- This is quite concerning. He may have something simple as reflux or something wrong with his gastroesophageal anatomy. Has the pediatrician taken an x-ray of your ba...
Reflux Medication
Prevacid reduces the acid in the stomach, as well as makes sure it does not come into the esophagus. I'm not sure why they are forcing his little tummy to ...
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- i can tell you that the diarrhea is from the antibiotics. Try adding probiotcis for infants to the milk. I know that the drs all say not to intro yogurt until 9-12mo...
- Dear S., My heart is really going out to you because I went through this with my daughter. I really hated giving such a small baby what seemed like serious medicati...
- Hi S., we feel your pain. BOTH of our children have severe acid reflux. They are now 5 & 2 and never outgrew the problem. We found success with prilosec and/or prev...
