Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in pediatric patients: a literature review
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Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in pediatric patients: a literature review
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), defined as the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus, is a physiologic process that occurs throughout the day in healthy infants and children. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when gastric contents flow back into the esophagus and produce symptoms. The most common esophageal symptoms are vomiting and regurgitation. Lifestyle changes are the f...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1179-9927
DOI: 10.2147/phmt.s46250