AboutDavid Olson, MD Expertise I would be happy to attempt to answer any questions about general pediatric topics, either medical issues or behavioral issues. This would include all the various questions one receives in a busy pediatric practice. I`m a board certified pediatrician in northern Michigan and have been in practice for over 15 years. I enjoy the teaching role I have in our practice and would enjoy the opportunity to help others with their pediatric problems.
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i asked this question from DrKondekar but did not get any responce .i will be very thankful to you if you have a look at it.
my 12 weeks old son is suffering from severe vomiting since he was 3 weeks.Gp label it as reflex and advise gaviscon.it did not help so but gives constipation. then domperidone which some time works not always.
he was gaining wt birth wt 2.7 now 5kg. since a week i am noticing weight loss,disturbe sleep, aggressive behaviour, lethargic and dehydration as well specially in the evening. i use to give him ORS for that. his poo colour is green and thread forming with fermented smell.( dad is sho hematology and i am nutritionist but can not help our child to get rid of this trouble)
hope you will give your valuable advise.
thank
Answer Hi, qudsia,
Gaviscon is not helpful for "severe vomiting" that is "reflux". Meds like the antiacids and proton pump inhibitors, like Prevacid, can be very helpful. Please have him see a pediatrician that knows about these things and can most likely help you. Gaviscon is a med I have never used for GERD, because it is not very helpful.
