July 14, 2010 — Obese children have a 40% higher risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than their normal-weight counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Corinna Koebnick, PhD, ...

It’s not uncommon for parents to bring in their babies or toddlers with complaints of frequent spitting up, irritability after feeds, or poor weight gain. Often, they’ve already tried changing ...

The median age of the 150 children (91 boys, 56 girls) studied was 8.2 years (IQR 7); 163 parents were approached (response rate of 92%). Spirometry was normal in all children who could perform ...

Usually, a child vomiting at night is due to a short-term illness, such as a virus or food poisoning. In other cases, it may be a sign of an underlying illness or problem. Various illnesses can cause ...

Indigestion often goes away on its own within several hours. Home treatments are usually enough to treat indigestion in children. These may include modifications to diet, lifestyle changes, and ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition in clinical practice, and results from the backward flow of stomach and duodenal contents into the esophagus and higher structures.