Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
Alternate Names : Reflux - infants
Symptoms & Signs
- Chronic cough
- Excessive crying as if in pain
- Excessive vomiting during the first few weeks of life
- Extremely forceful vomiting
- No breathing or breath-holding spells
- Slow growth
- Weight loss
- Wheezing
Diagnosis & Tests
The health care provider can often make the diagnosis based on the patient's symptoms and physical examination.
Tests that may be done include: - Esophageal pH monitoring to determine how often and for how long stomach acid enters the esophagus
- X-ray of the esophagus
- X-ray of the upper gastrointestinal system after the baby has been given a special liquid, called contrast, to drink
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