Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies Gastroesophageal reflux is a
backflow (reflux or regurgitation) of food and stomach acid into
the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth to the
stomach. When reflux irritates the lining of the esophagus and
causes burning pain, difficulty eating, weight loss, or other
problems, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Most babies have reflux. Babies with reflux may spit up. And
some healthy babies may spit up frequently. Babies who have GERD
may cry because of the burning pain. Sometimes GERD causes
breathing difficulty, if the baby breathes stomach contents into
the lungs. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To
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