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Feeding time for children can be a task, having to chase around your little one every time because they have refused to swallow food needs a lot of patience.
That, however, cannot be compared to parents who have to deal with the agony of their little ones throwing up after meals.
However, if your young one has frequent vomiting, difficulty feeding or loses weight, you may need to take them to a hospital to rule out the possibility of a more serious infection such as H.pylori gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Many mothers rule out acidity as an adult ailment, they are not aware that children can also be affected by the same.
In case your child is already struggling with reflux, your doctor may prescribe anti-acids such as esomeprazole or ranitidine depending on the severity. Your young one’s sleeping position is also vital.
Always put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm mattress.
Make sure the crib or sleeping area is free of thick blankets, pillows, loose objects, or toys.
If your child is above seven years, H.pylori test is carried out in which case your doctor puts your child under a 14-day- antibiotic course to treat the infection.