Reflux occurs in healthy infants multiple times a day as long as your baby is healthy, content and growing well, reflux is not a cause for concern rarely, infant reflux can be a sign of a medical problem, such as an allergy, a blockage in the digestive system or gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd). Heartburn in babies. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) in children and teens can vary depending on their age the most common symptom of gerd in children 12 years and older is regular heartburn , a painful, burning feeling in the middle of the chest, behind the breastbone, and in the middle of the abdomen.
heartburn in babies
Babies may have gerd if their symptoms prevent them from feeding or if the reflux lasts more than 12 to 14 months what causes reflux and gerd in infants? there is a muscle (the lower esophageal sphincter) that acts as a valve between the esophagus and stomach.
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