Adults feel this as heartburn or the aftertaste of a meal. The manifestations of GER in children are usually different and sometimes life-threatening. GER causes many symptoms in children. The most common presentation is regurgitation of food. When vomiting persists beyond this age or is excessive in amount at any age, it may require medical or even surgical attention.
Persistent regurgitation can cause several problems.
Stomach contents that go into the lungs can cause pneumonia and even sudden death. This can cause bleeding or pain. Many tests are performed to help diagnose gastroesophageal reflux. Your child may have had some or all of these tests performed. In order to do this, a narrow tube is placed into your child's esophagus and the pH is measured for 24 hours.