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Complications

By Mayo Clinic staff

Most cases of infant reflux clear up on their own without causing problems for your baby.

If the condition is not normal reflux, but is GERD or some other condition (much less common), the baby may show signs of poor growth or problems with breathing. Some research indicates that babies who have frequent episodes of spitting up may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease during later childhood.

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