Approach to Infants with GERD-like Symptoms

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Approach to Infants with GERD-like Symptoms

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Case Description

Begin by obtaining a detailed history, focusing on feeding patterns, regurgitation frequency, and associated symptoms such as irritability and poor weight gain.  Conduct a thorough physical examination to identify signs of distress, such as arching of the back, fussiness during or after feeds, and...

Case Summary

  • Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an acute, febrile, and highly contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, myalgia, headache, fatigue, and potentially pharyngitis, rhinitis, or cough. Infants may present with gastrointestinal symptoms. Globally, seasonal influenza affects a billion people, leading to millions of severe illnesses and hundreds of thousands of respiratory deaths annually.

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Dr Pandu Chouhan

Dr Pandu Chouhan

Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
Worked as Assistant Professor in Rajshree Medical Research Institute (Sept 2021- May 2022) Total 6 years and 9 months experience (2015-2022) – 3 Years as Senior Resident and 3 Years as Junior Resident Performed more than 30 liver biopsies in children Performed more than 100 upper GI endoscopy and more than 30 Sigmoidoscopy / Proctoscopy Performed more than 50 EVL (Endoscopic Band Variceal Ligation) Performed 3 capsule endoscopies Performed more than 100 therapeutic paracentesis

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