Table 1

Symptoms and signs that may be associated with Gastroesophageal reflux disease2

SymptomsSigns

  • Recurrent regurgitation with/without vomiting

  • Weight loss or poor weight gain

  • Irritability in infants

  • Heartburn or chest pain

  • Haematemesis

  • Dysphagia, odynophagia

  • Wheezing

  • Stridor

  • Cough

  • Hoarseness

  • Oesophagitis

  • Oesophageal stricture

  • Barrett oesophagus

  • Laryngeal/pharyngeal inflammation

  • Recurrent pneumonia

  • Anaemia

  • Dental erosion

  • Food refusal

  • Dystonic neck posturing (Sandifer's syndrome)

  • Apnoea spells

  • Apparent life threatening episodes