Can children get GERD?

ozarker

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Joined : Nov 2013

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Posted 4/22/2018 12:30 PM (GMT 0)

They thought my eleven year old grandson had tonsil trouble but when they examined him they said it was probably GERD. They sent a scope down his nose and found a sore spot on his esophagus where the acid had irritated him. I am trusting they know what they are doing and have not missed something.

This little guy has lost a lot of weight. He's been afraid to eat... guess it hurts. No vomiting or heartburn. He has dark circles under his eyes from not eating right. Deficiency I guess. He also has bad breath.

So, do you have an experience with kids and GERD? Thanks.

straydog

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Posted 4/22/2018 2:03 PM (GMT 0)

Ozarker, so sorry to read about your grandchild. It is tough when kids have issues. Children can get GERD, including babies. It is not uncommon at all. Since the scope was done & the irritation was seen by the dr, I would place my trust with the dr. There would be no reason for the dr to say he saw something unless he did.

John Hopkins has some excellent information on their site about children with GERD so you may want to check it out. I stay with sites like Hopkins or the Mayo Clinic because their information is reliable & accurate. The internet is full of a lot of bad information.

Take care.

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