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Is it any surprise that there are more and more cases of acid reflux in children being reported every single year?  Doctors are writing more prescriptions for medications for children who have acid reflux and more children are reporting symptoms of the disease every year.  But why is there such an increase in the number of cases of acid reflux in children; what is the cause and better yet, what is the best form of treatment?

While a small amount of acid reflux cases are caused by a defect in the small valve or flap that covers the top of the stomach which is supposed to keep stomach acid where it belongs, most cases of acid reflux are caused by poor dietary habits.  This includes acid reflux in children.  For example, red meat is very high in acids and enzymes that are difficult for the body to break down and digest.  They cause the stomach to produce more acids on its own so there is a Read the rest of this entry »

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