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The condition is usually pinned down to and universally accepted as abdominal pain due to trapped gas in the baby’s tender digestive tract. The medical fraternity is also still debating on the reasons such as evidence of variations in gut flora and the lack of Lactobacillus acidophilus. The condition in such cases is treated by administering a probiotic like Lactobacillus acidophilus or reuteri. The administration of probiotics brings on an immediate improvement not only with the gut flora condition but also with lactose intolerance, other forms of gastric inflammation and necrotizing enterocolitis. The point to note is that probiotics are present in the natural form in breast milk! Infant Gerd is also seen by some doctors as the result of a baby's sensitive temperament and the immature nervous system. Much of the crying without control is believed to be the result of this. In the case of some research the problem is believed to be in the baby's digestive system. The development of Infant Gerd is seen as the result of the buildup of gas that is trapped and needs help to be released.

Recent research reveals that nearly half of babies with Infant Gerd display mild gastro esophageal reflux. The other cases on record are noted as the result of lactose intolerance. The other trigger factor is also noted as lactose overload, which results in green stools. It is also seen that hypotheses include onset of production of melatonin within the pineal gland, circadian rhythms and also pre-natal exposure to smoking and stress within the womb of the mother, especially in the third trimester. Infant Gerd is rather difficult to detect in infants. The onslaught of repeated vomiting, coughing and crying, effortless spitting up and related respiratory problems are only heightened by inconsolable crying, refusal of food and loss of weight. The symptoms of Infant Gerd also include development of repeated belching or burping.

The condition is associated with a lot of irritability and pain. The sudden crying and inconsolable disposition are accompanied by the development of poor sleeping habits, arching of the necks and back between feeds, excessive vomiting - burping – hiccups - dribbling - running nose, gagging and choking, onslaught of ear infection/sinus congestion and a complete refusal of feeds. The other Infant Gerd symptoms include extreme difficulty in burping after feeds, frequent feeds, coughing incessantly at night, apnoea, and development of infant asthma, pneumonia and/or bronchitis and bad breath caused by acid release.

Infant Gerd also shows up in the form of possetting after feeds. Even though in such cases it is observed that the infant gains weight and feeds well, it is the cause for concern and can be upsetting. It is only when the child grows beyond three months that the oesophageal sphincter gets stronger and competent. It is at this time beyond three and a half months onwards that the vomiting shows signs of improvement and finally stops. It is observed that some babies suffer more reflux of a persistent nature that affects weight gain. It is a misconception though that all babies with reflux are essentially underweight. It is a common observation that babies outgrow the condition once they can sit up. However, in the face of neglect and the absence of medical protocol to address Infant Gerd in time, the child can develop painful teething episodes and viral ailments. In some cases of Infant Gerd, the child does not vomit at all. In such a condition the acidic stomach contents actually result in additional pain and damage.