10 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Difficulty Swallowing
It can be hard for someone with GERD to swallow, especially when they are experiencing an attack of heartburn. Swallowing activates the esophagus, which is essentially a long tube of muscle that draws food from the mouth down into the stomach.
Swallowing causes these muscles to contract, which can be quite uncomfortable for someone who is experiencing burning in their esophagus. This can make it difficult or unpleasant to eat food for these people.
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