How long does silent GERD last?

Some people recover completely for months or years and then may have a relapse. In one way, having LPR is a little like having high blood pressure – with treatment, LPR does not usually cause serious medical problems, but without treatment, LPR can be serious, even dangerous.

Does silent reflux ever go away?

Most children will outgrow silent reflux by the time they turn one. Many children, especially those who are promptly treated with at-home or medical interventions, have no lasting effects. But if delicate throat and nasal tissue is frequently exposed to stomach acid, it can cause some long-term problems.

Can you reverse silent reflux?

If your doctor suspects silent reflux, they may prescribe reflux medication. If the medication eases your symptoms, you may be able to continue taking that medication. The medicine will also help stop any damage the silent reflux is causing. But it will not reverse it.

What is the best medicine for silent reflux?

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective medicines for the treatment of LPR.

How do you neutralize pepsin in your throat?

Alkaline water can neutralize pepsin’s acidity in the throat, and plant-based proteins tend to produce less pepsin. That’s because plant protein is digested mostly in the intestines, while animal protein is digested in the stomach—which is also the point of production for pepsin.

Does silent reflux peak at 4 months?

Reflux usually peaks at 4 – 5 months of life and stops by 12 – 18 months. Spitting up crosses the line into GERD when the infant develops troublesome symptoms. Rarely, serious complications of GERD can lead to weight loss or significant respiratory difficulty.

How long do PPIs take to work for LPR?

A number of uncontrolled patient series have suggested that a positive response to empiric PPI therapy for 2–3 months will reliably establish a diagnosis of LPR.

What foods activate pepsin?

Pepsin only gets activated when exposed to acidic surroundings (most active at pH less than 4). So when one eats or drinks a very acidic substance (e.g. lemon, vinegar, wine, tomato, sugary soda or bottled iced tea) what you eat starts eating you.