Gastroesophageal reflux is the most common gastrointestinal problem in children, causing anorexia, slow weight gain, and developmental delay, according to Health Plus.
The main cause of gastroesophageal reflux in children is an increase in the amount of stomach contents.
There are two types of gastroesophageal reflux: physiological reflux and pathological reflux.
Gastroesophageal reflux causes weight loss, growth and malnutrition .
She needs to let her go to the doctor when she is not eating well, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain or chest pain .
