Acid reflux disease (also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD) occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus and irritates its lining causing heartburn.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
The gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
A pediatrician is the specialist in charge of the health care and diseases of children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats acid reflux disease you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.
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(Physiotherapy, Pediatrician, Physical therapy, Pediatric neurologist, Clinical psychologist, Child psychiatrist, Child psychologist, Child neuropsychologist, Eating behavior psychology, Occupational therapy, Speech Therapy, Nutritionist)
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Cartagena, Colombia
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