Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children and Adolescents
Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when stomach contents reflux, or back up, into the esophagus during or after a meal. GER often begins in infancy, but only a small number of infants continue to have GER as older children. This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of GER in children.
Topics: Fact Sheet, GER, GERD, Heartburn, Nausea, vomiting, Tests, upper GI tract