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What Causes Sudden Burping And Saliva Dripping In Child Suffering From Autism?

hello, our 12 year old son with autism suddenly starts burping and acts like he wants to throw up. this morning he had saliva dripping and was walking as if he was going to faint. called paramedics but he was normal when they arrived. last week he was fine the week before he had fever and flu. what do you think?
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
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These are symptoms of acid reflux and needs treatment. He needs antacids for few days.When stomach contents repeatedly back up into esophagus results in these symptoms.
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What Causes Sudden Burping And Saliva Dripping In Child Suffering From Autism?

These are symptoms of acid reflux and needs treatment. He needs antacids for few days.When stomach contents repeatedly back up into esophagus results in these symptoms.