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My otherwise healthy 8 year old has stomach and and back pain and reflux that comes and goes throughout the day and evening for the last 2 weeks.

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GERD : Symptomatic GERD needs medical treatment. Recommend OTC antacids, and H2 blockers. Need to use daily for 6-8 weeks minimum to allow healing of the esophagus. Also avoid caffeine, citrus, greasy or large meals. Do not eat 1 hour prior to bedtime/laying down. The back pain is strange and should be evaluated by your PMD, may or may not be related to GERD.

Answered 10/24/2015

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