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Here are guidelines for caring for your baby when they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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People with low blood levels of potassium and those with high blood pressure may be prescribed a high-potassium diet. This sheet can get you started.

GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. You may also hear it called acid indigestion or heartburn. It happens when food from the stomach flows back up (refluxes) into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). GERD is common in infants.

You have been diagnosed with pneumonia, a serious lung infection. Most cases of pneumonia are caused by bacteria. Pneumonia most often occurs in older adults, young children, and people with chronic health problems.

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GERD is sometimes called acid indigestion or heartburn. It happens when stomach contents flow back up (reflux) into the esophagus. If your child has GERD, they should be checked by a health care provider.