Regurgitations are the effortless returns of gastric contents through the esophagus and out of the mouth. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is defined as the passage of gastric content into the esophagus with or without regurgitation and vomiting¹.

This may cause acid exposure, responsible of the burning sensations. The prevalence of regurgitations in infants younger than 12 months varies from 3% to 87%². 

Regurgitations can be physiologic and can be aggravated through several factors: lying position, abdominal compression, important volume of feeding, liquid foods. They can also be a symptom of another disease such as cow’s milk allergy³.

When GER leads to severe symptoms and/or complications that affect daily functioning, it is called GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).

High volumes of regurgitations returned with force may lead to other important issues such as feeding difficulties, growth disorders, etc¹. Experts recommend thickened feed for treating visible regurgitation/vomiting, including infants with GERD¹.