Here is some evidence that "GERD" is caused by allergies.  


I put "GERD" in parenthesis because GERD mimics esophageal 


esophagitis"EE" and I believe that what is happening is that these 


kids are misdiagnosed. The term reflux is also used and colic is often 


seen with reflux.  In my practice, it is rare that dietary changes do 


not help the kids I diagnose with "reflux" or "colic".  

1.  Allergy andeosinophil-associated gastrointestinal disorders (EGID).
DeBrosse CW, Rothenberg ME.
Curr Opin Immunol. 2008 Dec;20(6):703-8. Epub 2008 Sep 11. Review.
PMID: 18721876 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free PMCArticle
Free full text at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2615814/?tool=pubmed
 
2.  Elementaldiet is an effective treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis in children andadolescents.
Markowitz JE, Spergel JM, Ruchelli E, Liacouras CA.
AmJ Gastroenterol. 2003 Apr;98(4):777-82.



Christine Betzold NP CLC MSN
www.theBFclinic.com
714-269-9879

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