Sandifer syndrome due to GERD in infants is confused with __________
Infants with GERD presents with anorexia, dysphagia, arching of back during feedings, irritability, hematemesis, anaemia, failure to thrive.other symptoms are chest pain, recurrent pneumonia apnoea, wheezing, stridor, hoarseness, cough, abnormal neck posturing(Sandifer syndrome) Sandifer syndrome is most commonly mistaken for seizures Ref : ESSENTIAL PEDIATRICS,O.P.GHAI, PG NO:253, 7th edition
Seizures
Recurrent vomiting
Acute otitis media
Sinusitis
Gastrointestinal tract