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At this age, children cannot always say if they are in pain, where the pain is, or what it feels like. But if your child is acting differently and has any of the symptoms listed below, it might be GERD (also called acid reflux disease). How does GERD happen? When stomach acid goes too many times where it should not be—into the esophagus—it can cause irritation. That irritation can lead to symptoms of GERD. You can help by describing your child's symptoms to the healthcare provider.
Every child is unique. And, each child may experience GERD differently. Be sure to tell the healthcare provider if your child is having one or more of the symptoms listed above. You can use the GERD diary to keep track of the symptoms.
Does your child have any of these symptoms related to GERD?
- Vomiting (regurgitation)
- Crying a lot during the day and night
- Irritability
- Unexplained coughing
- A hoarse or scratchy voice
- Wheezing sounds
- Poor growth
- Refusing to eat
- Choking when eating
- Belly pain
- Burping
- Difficulty swallowing
Every child is unique. And, each child may experience GERD differently. Be sure to tell the healthcare provider if your child is having one or more of the symptoms listed above. You can use the GERD diary to keep track of the symptoms.
Treatment for GERD can bring relief
If your child is diagnosed with GERD, there are many things that can help, including prescription medicine such as Prevacid. Some of the changes your healthcare provider may recommend include the ones listed below. (Don't make any of these changes without talking with your healthcare provider first.)Changes in your child's diet
Even small changes to your child's diet can make a real difference. Remember, only your healthcare provider can diagnose GERD. Be sure to check with him or her before changing your child's daily routine. Your healthcare provider may suggest that you try these steps:- Feeding your child smaller meals more often. This may help to ease symptoms.
- Avoid feeding your child chocolate, spicy food, or acidic food, such as brownies, pizza, and orange juice.
- Avoid feeding your child 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Other changes
Your child's healthcare provider may suggest other changes, such as changing your child's sleeping position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OTHER INFORMATION:
Prescription Prevacid is approved for GERD in children aged 1–17 years. Individual results may vary. Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid® SoluTab™ (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets may not be right for everyone. Prevacid has a low occurrence of side effects in adults and children including diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, constipation, and headache. Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. For further information, talk with your child's healthcare provider and click here for complete Prevacid prescribing information.
Prescription Prevacid is approved for GERD in children aged 1–17 years. Individual results may vary. Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid® SoluTab™ (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets may not be right for everyone. Prevacid has a low occurrence of side effects in adults and children including diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, constipation, and headache. Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. For further information, talk with your child's healthcare provider and click here for complete Prevacid prescribing information.
