reflux in babies symptoms
The most common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children are: 1  Frequent or recurrent vomiting. 2  Frequent or persistent cough or wheezing. 3  Refusing to eat or difficulty eating (choking or gagging with feeding) Heartburn, gas, abdominal pain, or colicky behavior (frequent crying and fussiness) associated with feeding or immediately after. Regurgitation and re-swallowing. Complaining of a sour taste in their mouth, especially in the morning.
Symptoms & Causes. The most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children 12 years and older is regular heartburn (also called acid reflux). GERD happens when a personâs lower esophageal sphincter becomes weak or relaxes when it shouldnât.