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Can a child of 11 years have acidity and a burning sensation in chest?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Kids can have reflux, the same as adults.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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