Siblings of children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) have an increased incidence of VUR compared with the general population. Younger siblings are at greatest risk. If untreated, VUR can lead to ...

It’s not uncommon for parents to bring in their babies or toddlers with complaints of frequent spitting up, irritability after feeds, or poor weight gain. Often, they’ve already tried changing ...

ORLANDO, Florida — The use of recommended diagnostic tests declined within months of the publication of revised guidelines for the management of first-episode febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) in ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a clinical report on the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in preterm infants. The report, compiled by the AAP's Committee ...

Babies often experience acid reflux because their lower esophageal sphincter isn't fully developed. To prevent acid reflux, feed your baby small meals and tilt their head 30 to 45 degrees when feeding ...

Regurgitation involves stomach fluids and undigested food moving back up into the mouth, often linked to acid reflux or GERD in adults, and is also a common occurrence in infants. Besides acid reflux ...

Like adults, children can get heartburn. They often outgrow it. Lifestyle changes or medications can help prevent health problems later in life if it persists. Many people believe adults are the only ...