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Is It Colic, Infant Reflux, Or GERD? Learn How To Tell The Difference

It can sometimes be difficult for a parent to understand whether the baby has colic or reflux (and even GERD) since some of the symptoms (eg. poor sleep, constant crying) can be similiar. It's also extremely important to rule out reflux as a cause of

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Related Definitions, Terms and Acronyms:

ICD - International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ICD-10 indicates the 10th edition of this list.
Diseases that GERD is linked to - laryngitis, chronic cough, pulmonary fibrosis, earache, and asthma, even when not clinically apparent, as well as to ulcers of the vocal cords.
Esophagus - also the gullet, the muscular tube in vertebrates through which ingested food passes from the mouth area to the stomach.
Acid reflux - a condition in which the into the stomach valve doesn't close all the way, allowing acidic stomach contents to reflux or surge upward into the esophagus.
Alka-Seltzer - a brand name over-the-counter antacid remedy for headache and indigestion, comprised of aspirin and baking powder (primarily sodium bicarbonate) to treat pain while neutralizing excess stomach acid. Named for its alkaline ingredients dissolved in carbonated seltzer water.