Synonyms: childhood GORD, GERD, reflux oesophagitis
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is the non-forceful regurgitation of milk and other gastric contents into the oesophagus. Asymptomatic effortless regurgitation of a small quantity of milk after a feed (possetting) is quite normal in young infants and doesn't need any investigations or treatment.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/paediatrics/childhood-gastro-oesophageal-reflux-pro