Symptoms of Reflux in the Older Child ( 2- 11)


Although by this time your child is probably able to talk it is actually very hard for them to pinpoint or communicate to you exactly what is sore or hurting. It is theorized that it isn’t until the child is 6 years old that they will know where pain is and be able to verbalize it properly.

Symptoms for 2-5 year olds

Queasiness
Throwing up
A hoarse or scratchy voice
Complaining of tummy aches
Burping, regurgitation and trouble swallowing
Choking
Weight loss or food refusal
Coughing
Chest Pain
Symptoms for 6-11

Queasiness
Throwing up
A hoarse or scratchy voice
Stomach aches
Burping, regurgitation, and trouble swallowing
Weight loss
Wheezing
Chest pain
At this age the children are a lot better at verbalizing their pain, look at them when the symptoms are present and see if anything is given away by gesture or reaction. You can also ask them to draw where they are hurt, as it is sometimes easier for a child of this age to draw it than to vocalize it.

Like reflux at any age, symptoms can vary. If your child has any of the above symptoms or you are worried in general, you can try the 14 Steps To Reducing Your Infants Reflux. http://infantrefluxdisease.com/help_infant_reflux.php (http://infantrefluxdisease.com/help_infant_reflux.php)

If things do not improve, please contact your health provider to see if they agree with the diagnosis and if medical treatment needs to be given.