children s health issues
Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children
Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux
Barium study Esophageal pH probe or impedance probe Gastric emptying scan Upper endoscopy Ultrasound of the abdomen Tests are often not needed to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux in infants or older children who simply have mild symptoms such as frequent spit-ups (in infants) and heartburn (in older children). However, if symptoms are more complicated, various tests can be done. Barium X-Ray Studies of the Digestive Tract None Catheter-Based Monitoring None Impedance Testing None Genetic Stool Test (FIT-DNA Test) None Endoscopy , An Ultrasound Scanning (Ultrasonography) of the Abdomen may be done for infants who forcefully vomit, especially those who have lost weight and have complications of dehydration. The ultrasound can help doctors determine whether the muscular valve between the stomach and small intestine (called the pylorus) is normal or whether the infant may have 