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Symptoms of Gastro-Eosophageal Reflux
    Disease (GERD)
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Symptoms of gastro-eosophageal reflux disease (GERD)

The most common symptoms of gastro-eosophageal reflux disease (GERD) are:

Reflux symptoms are very common in babies and young children and are not usually due to any other factor other than a less than properly functioning digestive system, which will improve as the child gets older. If the reflux (or vomiting) is also associated with a fever or excessive irritability, this could signify an underlying disorder and parents should seek medical advice.

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There are also other, less common symptoms associated with gastro-eosophageal reflux disease (GERD):


Sometimes reflux symptoms can be confused with a heart attack or angina because it can produce chest pain and other symptoms similar to heart attach or angina. Any chest pain needs to be investigated immediately.

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  Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009

 

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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.

 

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