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About GERD

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Symptoms

The severity of reflux symptoms varies considerably from person to person. Mild sufferers most commonly experience heartburn and regurgitation on occasion. More severe sufferers will experience symptoms as often as several times a week or even daily. Typical symptoms include:

Heartburn
Waterbrash (excessive salivation)
Regurgitation
Gas and bloating
Pain or discomfort in the chest
Trouble sleeping
Intolerance of certain foods and liquids

Most GERD sufferers attribute their symptoms to acid reflux, but reflux of non-acid stomach fluids can also cause similar symptoms which can be just as harmful to the esophagus. You can have GERD without experiencing heartburn.

Other symptoms can include:

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
Bad breath or a sour taste in the mouth
Hoarseness or laryngitis
Frequent swallowing
Asthma or asthma-like symptoms
Excessive clearing of the throat
Chronic irritated or sore throat
Persistent cough
Burning in the mouth or throat (acid taste in the mouth)
Dental erosions or therapy-resistant gum disease or inflammation
Discomfort in the ears and nose

Some reflux is normal, but if you suffer symptoms of reflux more than twice a week, you may have GERD. Take the GERD-HRQL survey and bring the results to your doctor for a GERD evaluation.

This site is published by EndoGastric Solutions, Inc., which developed it as an information resource to help increase awareness of GERD-related disorders and the available treatment options. This site is not a substitute for medical advice from your physician. The contents of the site are for informational purposes only and are intended to be discussed with your physician. Never disregard any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified health care professional. Always seek the advice of a physician or other licensed health care professional regarding any questions you have about your medical conditions and treatments.