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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffSigns of infant acid reflux may include:
- Spitting up
- Irritability during or after feedings
- Poor feedings
When to see a doctor
Normal infant acid reflux doesn't interfere with a baby's growth or well-being. Contact your baby's doctor if your baby:
- Isn't gaining weight
- Spits up forcefully, causing stomach contents to shoot out of his or her mouth
- Spits up more than a tablespoon or two at a time
- Spits up green or brown fluid
- Resists feedings
- Is irritable after feedings but improves when held upright
- Has fewer wet diapers than normal or appears lethargic
- Has other signs of illness, such as fever, diarrhea or difficulty breathing
Some of these signs may indicate more serious conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or pyloric stenosis. GERD is a severe version of reflux that can cause pain, vomiting and poor weight gain. Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition in which a narrowed valve between the stomach and the small intestine prevents stomach contents from emptying into the small intestine.
