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Signs And Symptoms Of Reflux
Disease
Having heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Heartburn is
characterized by a feeling of burning in the chest accompanied by chest pains
behind the breastbone that work their way up the throat and neck. Heartburn
can also be located in the abdomen and back. The feeling of burning is often
worse after eating. Heartburn often feels as though food comes back to the
mouth accompanied by an acidic taste. Heartburn results from the acid that
refluxes to the esophagus and irritates its nerves.
Other symptoms of GERD that range from moderate to severe include:
Nausea
This is quite an uncommon symptom among GERD sufferers. Intense nausea
can occur in severe cases of GERD when there are complications of the
disease accompanied by vomiting.
Important note: Vomiting blood or passing blood in your stool is an
emergency sign, and you should immediately visit your family physician.
Regurgitation
When small amounts of reflux liquids go up to the mouth, regurgitation occurs
along with an acidic taste in the mouth. Seldom these liquids are
accompanied by food. In time, chronic regurgitation can cause damage to the
tooth enamel.
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