Gastroesophageal reflux in infants

Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
Definition
Gastroesophageal reflux is a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) after eating.

Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
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Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants
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Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
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Children with this condition are usually born with it (congenital). It is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux in infants.

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