How do you know if it's normal or acid reflux?

I'm reading a lot on the boards about acid reflux. It seems to be somewhat common. I'm wondering how you know your DC has acid reflux and is not just spitting up and fussy at times. DS has thrown up projectile 5 times, sometimes makes a chocking noise when eating and then coughs, and can get a bit fussy after his bottle from time to time. Could this be normal? How much is normal spitting up? Is the prijectile spitting up normal?

Re: How do you know if it's normal or acid reflux?

I had the same question - but I think I was over reacting to normal spit up.

I believe if they have acid reflux they are very uncomfortable. I think it helps if you sit them up to eat.

My DS had projectile spit up once or twice, and he spits up all the time (especially when you move him too much after eating) but he never looks uncomfortable after the spit up. It doesn't seem to hurt him at all. I EBF so I don't know if that makes a difference.

did you ask your ped?

Re: How do you know if it's normal or acid reflux?