Gastro-oesophageal conditions

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that’s referred to as pediatric GERD when it affects infants and children.GERD can be difficult to diagnose in children. How can parents tell the difference between a little indigestion or the flu and GERD? What does treatment involve for young people with GERD? These are some of the questions that Dr. Mokaila will answer.

Pyloric stenosis is a problem that affects babies between birth and 6 months of age and causes forceful vomiting that can lead to dehydration. It is the second most common problem requiring surgery in newborns.