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What Are The Symptoms Of Acid RefluxHeartburn When people think of acid reflux symptoms, most of them think of heartburn first. Heartburn is an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest. It may occur after a large meal, or when you are lying down trying to rest. Heartburn is caused by stomach acid literally burning the esophagus. Regurgitation Regurgitation is an acid reflux symptom that occurs when the stomach acid backs all the way into the throat and mouth. It usually causes a bitter taste and a painful, burning sensation in the throat. Some sufferers even report small pieces of food coming back up into the mouth. Nausea A less common symptom of acid reflux is nausea. Acid reflux is often suspected when there is no other obvious cause for nausea. Dysphagia Or Odynophagia Dysphagia is an acid reflux symptom that refers to difficulty swallowing. People feel that the food gets "stuck" somewhere in the esophagus. Odynophagia refers to painful swallowing. The pain can be so intense that some people become afraid of eating. These two symptoms of acid reflux usually occur after the reflux has been going on long enough to damage the esophagus. Problems Breathing Material in the esophagus may be sucked--"aspirated"--into the lungs where it can cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and pneumonia. Oral Symptoms Acid refluxed from the stomach into the mouth can irritate the gums and cause tooth decay as well as an unpleasant taste and the feeling of excessive saliva in the mouth. Barrett's Esophagus Finally, acid reflux that has been going on unchecked can eventually cause the cells that line the esophagus to change. These changes are known as Barrett's Esophagus and will develop into cancer in about 10% of patients. People with Barrett's Esophagus should undergo periodic exams and should continue to receive aggressive treatment for their acid reflux. |
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