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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people: diagnosis and management

NICE guideline [NG1] Published: 14 January 2015 Last updated: 09 October 2019

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  • What is meant by 'reflux, regurgitation and heartburn'?
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  • Helping babies with symptoms
  • Reflux and heartburn in children and young people
  • Medicines to reduce acid production
  • What tests might be needed?
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  • Questions to ask about reflux, regurgitation and heartburn
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Surgery

Surgery

For an extremely small number of babies, children or young people with severe reflux, surgery may be appropriate. If the healthcare professional considers that surgery might help, he or she may discuss referring the child to a specialist.

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