Your child does not need to exhibit all of these symptoms, in fact, only having one of above could mean they have reflux. It does not; however, mean they need treatment. If your child is showing one or more of above symptoms but is otherwise happy and healthy then some simple lifestyle modifications will likely make life better until they outgrow it. Visit www.infantrefluxdisease.com for more info on treatments.

GERD

In contrast, GER (Gastro Esophageal Reflux) is referred to as GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) when complications arise. GERD is a pathological process and complications can be typical (failure to thrive, feeding and oral aversions, esophagitis, etc) or atypical (wheezing, pneumonia, chronic sinusitis, etc). Patients with GERD have complications arising from their GER that necessitate medical intervention. GERD is also referred to as "Pathogenic GER". It is estimated that approximately one in three hundred children will present symptoms of GERD and is more common in children with neurological impairments.

Symptoms indicative of Reflux Disease or GERD:

*refusing food or accepting only a few bites despite being hungry or exact opposite requiring constant *small meals or liquid *food/oral aversions *anemia *excessive drooling *running nose, sinus infections *swallowing problems, gagging, choking *chronic hoarse voice *frequent red, sore throat without infection present *apnea *chronic ear infections *respiratory problems—pneumonia, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, night-time cough, aspiration *gagging themselves with their fingers or fist (sign of esophagitis) *poor weight gain, weight loss, failure to thrive *erosion of dental enamel *neck arching (Sandifer's Syndrome) *bad breath

3. Drink an adequate amount of water daily. Many recommend three to four tall glasses and mineral or filtered water. Too little water can lead to dehydration, which can lead to dead skin cells not naturally falling off or sloughing properly; end result can be blocked pores, acne.

4. Acne has nothing to do with dirt. Period. So don't over-wash or over-scrub your face or rest of your body. Keep in mind that too much can result in dry skin. And dry skin means your body will jump in and create more oil. Then what? Extra oil + extra dead skin cells = blocked pores, triggering acne flare-ups. Same old story.

5. - Add more fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts to your regular diet. (Note that deficiencies if selenium and zinc, found in Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds, have been associated with acne.) So add salads, dried fruit and nut snacks, juices and other healthy treats to your daily planning.

This report includes information based upon research about acne. It strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of issues surrounding acne along with possible solutions available to help with prevention and treatment of acne, all based upon most recent studies, reports, articles and findings available, so that you can learn more acne health care.