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Managing reflux and cow’s milk allergy in infants

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Dr Rupert Hinds

Consultant Gastroenterologist; Monash Medical Centre; Head, Department of Gastroenterology, Monash Children's Hospital; Senior Lecturer, Monash University

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Practical approaches to gastro-oesophageal reflux and cow’s milk allergy.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders are common in infancy, and for many, symptoms are self-limiting and ultimately require only reassurance following careful history and examination. However, a subset of infants with gastrointestinal symptoms will benefit from thoughtful intervention and management.

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