Gastritis & GERD

Acid irritating the lining of the stomach is called gastritis. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is when acid in the stomach backs up into the throat, irritating the lining of the esophagus – the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

A child with gastritis may:

• Have an upset stomach
• Feel nauseous or bloated
• Feel a burning sensation in the stomach 
• Not want to eat, or
• Eat a few bites and feel full 

A child with GERD may:

• Vomit
• Taste stomach acid in the mouth
• Feel burning in the chest (“heartburn”)
• Have an upset stomach
• Not want to eat, or
• Lose weight

Conventional treatment of gastritis or GERD usually involves medications (antacids, histamine blockers, or proton pump inhibitors) that reduce or block stomach acid.

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