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Q: Acid reflux and skin irritations ?
asked by: saadrawlins on July 28th, 2009
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2 month old grandson has been DX with acid reflux. I am VERY worried about a few marks he has on his legs and his ankle. It almost looks like the skin has been rubbed raw. The mother says it is from the spitting up with his acid. My question is to you, could that possibly be true?
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breck08
replied on July 28th, 2009
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I am sorry to hear about your grandson Sad I understand your concern and quite frankly I am going to be a little cautious answering your question and concerns. Speaking from experience (my daughter had acid reflux as a child) and working with infants and toddlers the same I have never heard of reflux causing marks that resemble raw skin? It is usually a symptom that will heal itself. There are a few things that you can do to help the situation.
Elevating the head of the baby's crib or bassinet.
Holding the baby upright for 30 minutes after a feeding.
Thickening bottle feedings with cereal (do not do this without a doctor's supervision).
Changing feeding schedules.
Trying solid food (with your doctor's approval). I am trying not to read through the lines on your post. I can say this if you feel your grandson is not being well cared for you can seek the proper guidelines in doing so. I would start by sitting down with the mom and asking direct questions. I would also attend a scheduled physician appointment and address concerns with him/her.
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mominashoe
replied on July 30th, 2009
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Acid reflux cannot cause deterioration of the skin like that. Even if he did vomit on himself, the acidic juices would have to sit on his skin for a while to cause the effect that I think you are describing.

He has some sort of dermatitis, unrelated condition, or he is not being given the attention he needs. I don't want to say that is is abuse, but I agree with breck that you should ask the mom some direct questions and see a pediatrician.
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