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Does teething cause reflux? my two-year-old son used to have it really bad and now he's getting his molars it seems to have resurfaced.

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: But if he used to have his hands in the mouth all the time while teething, he probably induced the physiologic gag reflex and regurgitation.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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Dr. Martin Hirsch answered

Not usually: I have not read of instances where teething causes reflux. Your child may just be sucking so much on the teeth that more saliva is present.

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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Dr. Shawn Taheri answered

No: There is no evidence that teething may cause refux, check with pediatrician for causes and treatment.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 3/7/2013

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A member asked:

Does teething cause reflux? my two-year-old son used to have it really bad and now he's getting his molars it seems to have resurfaced.

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Martin Hirsch answered

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

Dr. Shawn Taheri answered

Dr Davis agreed

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