Quiz
How much do you know about
Acid Reflux / GERD / Heartburn / Colic

We use this quiz at health fairs
1True or FalseAll people with acid reflux feel the pain as heartburn
2True or FalseHeartburn is only mildly painful
3True or FalseHeartburn pain is only in the esophagus
4True or FalseAcid reflux disease only happens to older adults
5True or FalseThe main cause of heartburn is spicy foods
6True or FalseHeartburn is not a serious medical problem
7True or FalseIf a child doesn’t eat enough and is underweight, they most likely have anorexia
8True or FalseColic is only a problem for the parents, not a medical problem
9True or FalseAll babies spit up a lot and all babies cry a lot - this not a concern.
10True or FalseAll babies cough and sneeze – this is not a concern
11True or FalseAll children and babies with acid reflux spit up or vomit a lot
12True or FalseGastroesophageal reflux (GER) is just a medical term for acid backwash from the stomach
13True or FalseGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the term for acid that causes damage
14True or FalseInfant Colic is just a fancy term for excessive crying
15True or FalseStomach acid can damage the teeth and looks like baby bottle mouth or cavities
16True or FalseStomach acid in the esophagus can damage the lining of the esophagus and burn holes
17True or FalseStomach acid getting into the lungs is a common cause of wheezing
18True or FalseStomach acid getting into the lungs is a common cause of bronchitis
19True or FalseStomach acid getting into the lungs is a common cause of pneumonia
20True or FalseStomach acid getting into the lungs is a common cause of asthma
21True or FalseStomach acid in the ear canal is a common cause of chronic ear infections/congestion
22True or FalseStomach acid in the sinuses is a common cause of sinus infections
23True or FalseStomach acid coming up is a common cause of bad breath
24True or FalseStomach acid coming up is a common cause of choking
25True or FalseStomach acid coming up is a common cause of picky eating and food refusal
26True or FalseStomach acid coming up is a common cause of breastfeeding problems
27True or FalseStomach acid coming up is a common cause of laryngitis or deep/scratchy voice
28True or FalseStomach acid coming up is a common cause of poor weight gain
20True or FalseStomach acid can dissolve steel nails

Next time you meet a child with any of the symptoms above, we hope you will tell their parents to read about acid reflux on our web site. Learning about acid reflux can help keep their child healthier!
www.reflux.org
Answers: 1-11 are False, 12-20 are True
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