How is GERD treated?

Treatment of reflux in infants is intended to lessen symptoms, not to relieve the underlying problem, as this will often resolve on its own with time. A useful simple treatment is to thicken a baby’s milk or formula with rice cereal, making it less likely to be refluxed. Several steps can be taken to assist the older child with GERD:

• Lifestyle changes
• Dietary changes
• Medical treatment
• Surgical treatment