Acid reflux in children may be caused by Helicobacter pylori or acute infection, which should be treated with diet and medication according to different causes.
1. Helicobacter pylori: If your child has frequent acid reflux, it is very likely that the problem is Helicobacter pylori, it is recommended to go to the hospital to see a doctor to diagnose whether it is necessary to do Helicobacter pylori examination and pediatric gastroscopy, according to the results of the examination of the development of a treatment plan, standardized anti-Helicobacter pylori treatment, in order to prevent your child from worsening the acid reflux symptoms, or the emergence of gastritis leading to the occurrence of gastric ulcers.
2. Acute infectious factors: If infected by viruses or bacteria, it will cause a decrease in digestive function, coupled with an unhealthy diet, acid reflux often occurs. This situation should follow the doctor’s instructions to actively treat the primary disease, such as bacterial infection, can choose to apply antibacterial drugs such as cefixime. If it is a viral infection, no special medication can be used.
And in the diet must avoid greasy, stimulating food intake, in order to prevent the aggravation of the symptoms of acid reflux water, should be light, liquid diet.
When the child’s stomach acid reflux water is recommended to go to the hospital in time, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor to give targeted treatment or treatment. The above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.