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What Causes An Infant To Arch Back Frequently At Night?
Question: 8 month old Baby girl arches back and screams 5 or 6 times a night and sometimes daytime too. Doesnt seem to be teeth related.
Brief Answer:
Could be gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi....by what you quote I feel that the kid is having severe form of GER (gastroesophageal reflux).
The stiffening is called Sandifer's syndrome and in this they arch their back so much to avoid recurrent reflux and aspiration into the lungs.
Your kid will need -
1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics
2. Always make the kid lie down in a propped up position - as in the care seat. The kid should not be sleeping completely flatly.
3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small aliquots.
Your kid needs expert gastroenterology consultation.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Could be gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi....by what you quote I feel that the kid is having severe form of GER (gastroesophageal reflux).
The stiffening is called Sandifer's syndrome and in this they arch their back so much to avoid recurrent reflux and aspiration into the lungs.
Your kid will need -
1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics
2. Always make the kid lie down in a propped up position - as in the care seat. The kid should not be sleeping completely flatly.
3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small aliquots.
Your kid needs expert gastroenterology consultation.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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