Reflux Babies
Tests that may be needed
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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 persistent:
- endoscopy a narrow, flexible tube with a camera at the end is passed down their throat to look for any problems
- barium swallow this where your baby is given adrink containing a substance called barium before an X-ray is taken;the barium shows up on the X-ray and helps highlight any problems in their digestive system
These tests willnormally be carried out in hospital.
Articles for Reflux Babies
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
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
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
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