S. Choudhury
2018
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Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is defined as involuntary regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus. It is very common in infants. Almost all newborn babies vomit due to physiological GER. However in 90% infant symptoms resolve by 9–10 months of age due to maturity of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Persistence of symptoms beyond 18 months (<2%) is associated with increased risk of complications.