There are many different types of symptoms of GERD. Your child only has some of the symptoms. The most common symptoms are:
• pain, irritability, or crying after eating
• constant or sudden crying, “colic”
• regurgitation or vomiting frequently
• vomiting but has been more than an hour since you ate
• does not exceed the step of regurgitation
• reject or accept food only a few bites but hungry
• have trouble sleeping, wake up often
• “wet burps” or sounds “wet hiccup”
• bad Breath
Less common symptoms of pediatric GERD are:
• eating and drinking constantly (to relieve pain in the throat)
• food intolerance
• poor weight gain, weight loss
• trouble swallowing, nausea, choking
• hoarse voice
• frequent pain and irritation in the throat
• respiratory problems, pneumonia, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, nighttime cough, apnea, aspiration, wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Ear infections
• constant runny nose, sinus infection
• eroded tooth enamel
• excessive salivation and drooling
• characteristic tilt of the head or Sandifer syndrome
If you think your child may have GERD, please contact your pediatrician. It is important to let your doctor know if your child develops new symptoms or amending existing symptoms.