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Acid Reflux

Review the symptoms and treatments for gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflux for infants and children.
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Acid Reflux Treatments
Learn about the acid reflux treatments available for infants and children with reflux, including lifestyle changes and antacids and acid reducers..

Acid Reflux Symptoms
Review the symptoms of acid reflux in infants and children, which can include obvious acid reflux symptoms like spitting up and vomiting and more subtle symptoms, including irritability, weight loss, coughing, and a hoarse voice.

Infant Reflux and Spitting Up
Review what you should do if your infant is spitting up his formula and has gastroesophageal reflux.

Regurgitating Food and Reflux
Review why a teen girl might be regurgitating her food on a regular basis.

About Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Information on what causes heartburn, the symptoms of heartburn, how to prevent heartburn and how to live a heartburn-free life.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - ADAM Health Encyclopedia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when food or liquid travels from the stomach back up into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This partially digested material is usually acidic and can irritate the esophagus, often causing heartburn and other symptoms. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

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