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Even though they spit up and vomit, most babies with infant GERD are healthy and happy. This eMedTV segment examines gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and also describes feeding and sleeping modifications that can help reduce symptoms.

As this eMedTV article explains, spitting up, vomiting, and coughing are common in infants. However, some potential infant GERD symptoms (like projectile vomiting) are more serious and could be caused by another condition.

This eMedTV resource explains how a doctor makes an infant GERD diagnosis. The process begins with questions about the infant's feeding history and current symptoms, then goes on to a physical exam and possibly testing.

This page of the eMedTV library examines in detail methods of treating GERD in infants. Sleeping and feeding modifications are often the first step; other treatment options include medications and, in rare cases, surgery.