What Is Acid Reflux?
2. What Are the Symptoms?
Acid reflux presents with different symptoms depending on the severity and the cause. Mild acid reflux produces symptoms similar to heartburn, including a burning sensation in the abdomen, chest or throat and a bitter taste of acid in the throat or mouth. Chronic acid reflux can lead to acid reflux disease, which can have different or more severe symptoms. Nausea, bloating and burping are common, along with a dry cough and sore throat.
Some people suffering from acid reflux disease develop dysphagia, which is a term that means difficulty swallowing. Acid can travel up the esophagus and into the mouth or nasal passages in reflux cases that have progressed. Severe symptoms of acid reflux are sometimes confused with heart conditions, resulting in visits to the emergency room and added stress.
Advertisement
