Babies with reflux often vomit or spurt milk from their mouth. Some babies get fussy during feeding, stop nursing halfway, or refuse to take milk.
Continuous crying, restlessness, and arching the back after feeding could be signs of reflux. Hiccups, burping, and a sour smell coming from the mouth can also be associated with reflux.
In some kids, reflux can show up not just with the digestive system, but with the respiratory system too. Long-term coughing, wheezing, choking sensations, or repeated bouts of bronchitis can be linked to reflux.
Babies with reflux may have trouble falling asleep and wake up often. However, not every spit-up means the baby has reflux disease. If the baby is gaining weight well, is generally healthy, and is active, this is usually considered normal.
It’s important to see a pediatrician in the following cases:
Poor weight gain
Refusal to eat
Green or bloody vomiting
Bluish skin, breathing pauses, or choking episodes
Careful observation by parents and timely visits to the doctor play an important role in managing reflux properly.
