Children with acid reflux on holiday

Here in Cyprus the holiday season is in full swing, the heat is tremendous and everyone is using the swimming pools to cool off. My acid reflux disease is just about under control although I do have frequent bouts of heartburn and sometimes wake up through the night with acid in the esophagus.

One big problem I was thinking of is acid reflux in children and how do they cope when on holiday. After all we do not want some kid throwing up in the pool because there Acid reflux is not under control.

So what can parents do for there children when on holiday to prevent acid reflux? How do they even know they have acid reflux? It’s not as if they can reach for the medicine cabinet for a cure, any medications would have to be brought with them.

Firstly they should watch what they are eating, stop feeding them things that can set off bouts of heartburn. (Very hard when you are on holiday)

Secondly they should try to stop the kids running around strait after meals, another thing that is hard to do while on holiday. . Does the child suffer from a burning sensation in the upper stomach or esophagus, especially after meals, if so medication may be needed but running around will definitely exasperate the condition.

Definitely stop them swimming, not only to save the pool but because lying flat when swimming will help acid to reflux.

If you are not sure that your child has acid reflux but suspect they might then you could read up on the full article “acid reflux in children” on my website.