"GERD is  caused by food allergies and/or structural problems. "

What is the evidence for this statement?  In infants, the research  (and 30 
years as a neonatologist) suggests it is an incompetent lower esophageal  
sphincter (which most babies grow out of) or other neurologic problems which  
underly the GER.  Rarely we will see a baby with an esophageal hernia or  
minor diaphragmatic eventration with GER.  I know nothing of GERD in  adults. 
I have seen no evidence to suggest "food allergies" have anything to do  
with GER in infants.
 
Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM,  FAAP
Neonatologist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and  Newborns
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego,  CA 
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