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    J Am Coll Nutr. 1998 Aug;17(4):308-16.

    Nutritional management of regurgitation in infants.

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    Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Academisch Ziekenhuis Kinderen, Brussels, Belgium.

    Abstract

    Infantile regurgitation is a frequently occurring problem. Throughout the world, anxious parents are imploring physicians to eliminate their infant's regurgitation. General practitioners, pediatricians and pediatric gastroenterologists strive to alleviate infantile regurgitation and its related parental stress. In this paper we define the scope of the problem and analyze the optimal, cost-efficient management approach to simple regurgitation in infants. The intent of this paper is to disseminate this information to practicing physicians and other health care professionals in an attempt to minimize the impact of this annoying problem of infancy and to eliminate confusion and expensive diagnostic tests and use of sub-optimal treatment modalities. Parental reassurance and dietary management by feeding thickened formula are important components in managing regurgitation in infants while maintaining optimal nutritional intake for adequate growth and development.

    PMID:
    9710837
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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