subject: How To Identify And Treat Silent Reflux In Babies [print this page] The crying has subsided, and he has become a happier infant, but the medicine is only part of the management. If you even suspect your child of having silent reflux or any other problems, it is important to become informed about the possible conditions he/she may be experiencing. It is difficult for doctors to diagnose a child with silent reflux after only a few minutes of observation. It is important for the parent to be able to describe the symptoms to the doctor as they will only see the baby for a matter of minutes.