Can teething cause reflux?

Question

Hello. My baby had a lot of reflux from birth due to an allergy to bovine protein. With a hypoallergenic milk everything was fine. Since 4 days, the painful reflux and regurgitation came back. She is now 4 months old. I notice that she drools a lot and always has her hands in her mouth. I think she is teething. I have a prescription for prevacid but she has never taken it as her condition has greatly improved. 1. Can the reflux come back due to teething? 2. Should I give her prevacid? How long does it take to work? Are there any contraindications?

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, Mrs, Indeed, the age, the salivation and the fact that your child brings his hands to his mouth could indicate teething, which can also explain a more irritable state. In this case, acetaminophen for pain should be tried first, as it is the most effective for this type of pain. I invite you to try this for the next 3 to 4 days and then evaluate afterwards :) I hope I have been helpful to you, please do not hesitate if you have any further questions! Tom Samaha, pharmacist