GORD IN CHILDREN

What is GORD❓ 

 Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR): passage of stomach contents into the gullet 

 Regurgitation/ ‘posseting’: vomiting small quantities of milk after a feed without any other symptoms 🤮

 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): troublesome symptoms or complications due to GOR 

What are the symptoms of GORD in children❓ 

 Vomiting with any of: 

 Distress 

 Hoarseness and/or chronic cough 

 Unexplained feeding difficulties 🍼

How do you diagnose GORD in children❓ 

 Having classical symptoms 🍼

 Examination of the child 

How do you treat GORD in children❓ 

 No treatment required (most) ❌ 

 Changing feed frequency, quantity or thickness 🍼

 Alginate medicines (such as Gaviscon Infant) 💊

 Acid-suppressing medicines (if unresolved) 💊

Why should I worry about GORD in children❓ 

 Most children do not develop complications ❌