Repetitive eructation (belching) in children: is it pathological?
Eructation (belching) is a common symptom encountered in clinical practice. It has a similar mechanism as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD), which is transient lower oesophageal relaxation and is generally assumed to be a manifestation of GORD. Repetitive eructation can be distressing and its management can be difficult and challenging. This report highlights this problem in two adolescent children with a comprehensive review and discussion of its etio-pathogenesis.
Antao
Brice
B
Paediatric Surgical Unit, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield SI0 2TH, United Kingdom. briceantao@doctors.org.uk
Lavin
Victoria
V
Shawis
Rang
R
D000293:Adolescent; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000175:diagnosis; D004884:Eructation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male