What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the glands that make mucous, saliva and sweat to not work properly. The mucous is sticky instead of thin and slippery and chokes the lungs and can…
Constipation
What is constipation? Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements occur less frequently than usual or stools tend to be hard, dry, and difficult and painful to pass. Constipation is common in children and is usually without long-term consequences;…
Reflux in Children
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents reflux into the esophagus during or after a meal. This condition is common in healthy infants, with more than half experiencing reflux in the first 3 months of life. The symptoms include spitting up, vomiting, irritability, and poor feeding. The treatment for reflux depends on the symptoms and age of the infant, and can range from feeding changes to medication. Infants with GER should be burped after feedings and held upright for 30 minutes. The condition often resolves by itself and infants usually outgrow reflux by 1 or 2 years of age.