In acid reflux, stomach acid frequently irritates the lining of the esophagus and throat. It commonly occurs due to GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). Acid reflux is common in infants and is rarely serious.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- CAUSES OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- DIAGNOSIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- TREATMENTS FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- PROGNOSIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- COMPLICATIONS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- HOME REMEDIES FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Frequent vomiting
- Frequent cough
- Irritability
- Acid regurgitation
- Slow weight gain
- Unexplained crying
- Sleep disturbances
CAUSES OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Defect in the functioning of the lower esophageal sphincter
- Food intolerance
- Pyloric stenosis
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- The condition is aggravated by,
- Certain medications
- Overeating
- Digestive disorders
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
The above-mentioned causes result in stomach acid back up into the esophagus and irritate the epithelial lining in the esophagus. This feels like discomfort and irritation in the chest. Acid reflux happens when the lower esophageal sphincter doesn’t tighten or close properly. This causes digestive juices from the stomach to rise into the esophagus.
DIAGNOSIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Endoscopic examination
- Esophageal pH monitoring
- X-ray – to find out the normal positioning and shape of esophagus
TREATMENTS FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- No medicine is needed in uncomplicated acid reflux
- Acid blockers
- Surgical interventions
PROGNOSIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Prognosis is based on the degree of the disease, duration and condition of the infant.
- Severe cases may require surgeryto avoid serious complications.
COMPLICATIONS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Recurrent acid reflux in infants may lead to esophageal irritations.
- Aspiration of food contents causes pneumonia
- Poor weight gain due to recurrent regurgitation of food and vomiting
ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, acid reflux in infants is managed based on the treatment of ‘amlapitta’
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Excess consumption of dry, acrid, sour food by the mother
- Improper functioning of agni in infant
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Acid regurgitation followed by discomfort in the chest causes crying – rodanam
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Due to the above-mentioned causes doshas aggravated especially pitta. The vitiated doshas reside in the stomach and esophagus and produce symptoms of acid reflux in infants.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Sour belching – amla udgaram
- Vomiting – chardi
- Crying – rodanam
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Sadya (curable) in the early stage and manageable in chronic stage with proper Ayurvedic remedies.
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
For feeding mother,
- Guluchyadi kashayam after food
- Drakshadi gulika along with amalaki swarasa ( gooseberry juice)
- Shatavari ghrita
- Shaddharanam churna
- Avipattikara churna- along with honey at bedtime
- Nalikera khanda
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
Internal administration ( for feeding mother)
- Guluchyadi kashayam
- Drakshadi gulika
- Shatavari ghrita
- Shaddharanam churna
- Avipattikara churna
Internal administration (for the infant)
- Uramarunnu – given after feeding
HOME REMEDIES FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Intake of gooseberry juice
- Lay them across your lap and gently rub their back
- Burping
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS
- Avoid food items that produce pitta dosha imbalance like more acrid and sour by the mother. Because pitta imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items by the infant
- Timely intake of food
- Drink appropriate quantity of fluids
Author information
The post ACID REFLUX IN INFANTS appeared first on Ayurvedaforall UK Blog.
source https://www.ayurvedaforall.co.uk/blog/acid-reflux-infants/
No comments:
Post a Comment