Gastroesophageal reflux in infants

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Digestive system

Chalasia; GE reflux; Reflux - infants

• Excessive vomiting during the first few weeks of life
• Extremely forceful vomiting
• Chronic cough
• Wheezing
• No breathing or breath-holding spells
• Slow growth
• Excessive crying as if in pain
• Weight loss

There may be a history of episodes of aspiration pneumonia.

Tests that may be performed include:

• X-ray of the esophagus ( esophagogram using a special dye)
• pH probe monitoring of esophagus (see esophageal pH monitoring)

Review Date: 10/13/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.