Gastroesophageal Reflux, Pediatric

Effortless regurgitation of gastric contents; occurs physiologically, with episodes typically brief and asymptomatic

Divided into physiologic and pathologic processes:

• Some degree of p...

General symptoms of GERD:

• Vomiting or regurgitation

• Irritability

• Chest/abdominal pain

• Heartburn

• Hematemesis, melena

• Blood loss

• Dysphagia

• Food refusal or prolonged feeding

• Cough, wheezing

• Obstru...

Parental reassurance and education, especially in otherwise healthy infants with physiologic ...

Baird DC, Harker DJ, Karmes AS. Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children. Am Fam Physician.  2015;92(8):705–714. [View Abstract on OvidInsight...

K21.9 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

K21.0 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis

P78.83 Newborn esophageal reflux

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Q: How long will my baby suffer with GERD?

A: Most infant reflux resolves by 9 to 12 months of age, but symptoms may persist up to 24 months. If GERD continues after 2 to 3 years, it is more likely...