Drs are quick to prescribe Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPI) such as Prilosec to children with reflux. The medical approach suggests that reflux is caused from high levels of stomach acid which burn the esophagus. A PPI is designed to
CELIAC DISEASE LINKED TO REFLUX
Almost 70% of patients with celiac disease (CD) develop reflux, with 30% describing their symptoms as moderate to severe. Most celiac patients with reflux aren’t well managed on reflux medication (PPI’s) but show fast improvement after starting a gluten-free diet. Previous