Patient's question:
The baby is four months old. When it was born, the doctor said the baby had obvious stomach acid, and it's still like this now. The baby often regurgitates acid water. I don't know what to do?Doctor's answer:
Hello: First, it is necessary to identify the cause through a medical examination before proceeding with treatment. Some methods can help reduce acid reflux. Raising the head of the bed by 15 cm while sleeping can prevent the backflow of acid into the esophagus. Avoiding coffee, alcohol, and other foods that strongly stimulate gastric acid secretion can also reduce acid reflux. Taking antacid medication one hour after meals and before bedtime can neutralize stomach acid and minimize the leakage of acid from the lower esophageal sphincter as much as possible. Taking cimetidine or ranitidine can reduce the acidity in the stomach. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid certain foods (such as fat and chocolate), smoking, and some medications (such as anticholinergic drugs), as all of these can increase the likelihood of acid leakage from the lower esophageal sphincter. Administering cholinergic drugs (such as methacholine, metoclopramide, or cisapride) can make the lower esophageal sphincter close more tightly.