How to Recognize Acid Reflux in Children

Check these symptoms for acid reflux in children.

Instructions

• 1

  Children with acid reflux may experience pain behind the breastbone and in the neck and throat. Children may also complain of burning or pain in their throats.

• 2

  Children with acid reflux are usually very picky eaters. They may refuse food because it causes them discomfort to swallow.

• 3

  Acid Reflux symptoms may also include trouble swallowing. Children may feel like their food gets stuck in their throat. They may also complain about having frequent sore throats.

• 4

  Research suggests there may be a connection between asthma in children and acid reflux. Refluxed acid may be aspirated from the stomach to the lungs causing asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

• 5

  Irritation from reflux acid may cause hoarseness in children. Drooling is also a sign of acid reflux in children.

• 6

  Poor sleeping patterns increase when the contents of children's stomach's are pressed against the lower esophageal sphincter causing discomfort. Children with acid reflux may also wake frequently during the night.