Chiropractic helps an infant suffering with GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a condition involving the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus or the mouth. GER disease (GERD) includes poor weight gain, signs of esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus), persistent respiratory symptoms and neurobehavioural changes. Such manifestations can include regurgitation with poor weight gain, failure to thrive, irritability and pain in infants. As well, in infants, iron deficiency anemia, apnea, cyanosis, and neck tilting (Sandifer’s Syndrome) can occur.

This case study highlights the improvements seen in a ten-month-year old boy following chiropractic care. The boy was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which consisted of frequently interrupted sleep, difficulty feeding, poor appetite, repeated bouts of diarrhea, frequent stomach distention, excessive intestinal gas, occasional post-prandial regurgitation, and inadequate weight gain. After the initial visit, the baby was determined to be in the 5th percentile of weight-for-age ratio according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention clinical growth chart. The total care lasted 7 weeks with a total of 13 adjustments. The infant’s issues and GERD were all resolved.

Generally an infant suffering from GERD is managed with different types of medication and different types of formula. However there are other holistic and safe treatment options; one main option is Chiropractic. Chiropractic care not only resolved the infant’s issues, but allowed the infant to enjoy a higher quality of life and reduced the stress experienced by their parents at the same time.