Print this map. The ancient diamond shaped country of India, the largest region of the Indian Subcontinent, extends from the Himalayan Mountains in the north and south into the tropical reaches of the Indian Ocean. With a population of 1,220,800,359 (2013 est).
Symptoms & Causes. The most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children 12 years and older is regular heartburn (also called acid reflux). GERD happens when a personâs lower esophageal sphincter becomes weak or relaxes when it shouldnât.
Weight issues may not necessarily reflect the severity of a childâs reflux. Babies and children can have normal weight and weight gains even with significant reflux. Most babies with reflux gain weight well; however, some babies do not gain weight at the expected rate and some may fail to thrive.