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A Look at the Different Acid Reflux Symptoms

Acid reflux symptoms vary in degrees of discomfort, from person to person, and within different age groups. The most common and persistent symptom is a burning sensation centered in the middle of the chest and/or throat, brought on by stomach acid that

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Symptoms of GERD in children - may cause repeated vomiting, effortless spitting up, coughing, and other respiratory problems. Also common are inconsolable crying, failure to gain adequate weight, refusing food and bad breath.
Peristalsis - the rhythmic wave of muscular contraction in the esophagus which normally moves food down and past the lower esophageal sphincter and is responsible for ultimately clearing refluxed stomach contents.
Causes of GERD in children - usually caused by babies' immature digestive systems. Most infants stop having acid reflux by the time they reach their first birthday.
Dyspepsia - constant pain in the stomach, which can include indigestion, heartburn, and nausea.
Acid reflux drug treatments - antacids, Gastric H2 receptor blockers such as ranitidine or famotidine, Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, Prokinetics to strengthen the LES and speed up gastric emptying, Betaine HCL for GERD-like symptoms caused by low stomach acid.