Symptoms suggesting GERD |
Discomfort or irritability (if this is the only symptom in an infant, it is unlikely to be due to GERD) |
Heartburn, chest pain, or epigastric abdominal pain |
Recurrent hematemesis |
Acid brash, regurgitation (often triggered by recumbent position, food, activity, or anxiety), or "wet burps" |
Nocturnal cough |
Chronic sore throat |
Rapid relief of symptoms when taking antacids or acid-suppressing medications |
Dystonic posturing (Sandifer syndrome) |
Wheezing, stridor, or hoarseness |
Symptoms increase after large meals |
Constipation |
Signs suggesting GERD |
Erosion of tooth enamel, mainly on the palatal aspects of the maxillary teeth |
Unexplained iron-deficiency anemia |
Esophagitis, esophageal stricture, or Barrett's esophagus on diagnostic testing |
BRUE |
Asthma |
Recurrent aspiration pneumonia |
Recurrent otitis media |
Symptoms less commonly attributable to GERD |
Dysphagia or odynophagia* |
Failure to thrive or weight loss |
Feeding refusal/aversion¶ |
School absences |
Anxiety/depression |
Marijuana use (heavy, daily use may be associated with hyperemesis) |
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