10 GERD Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Painful Swallowing
A sore throat can be caused by several things. Among the most common causes are illnesses such as the flu or a cold and can usually be treated with non-prescription medicines. Sometimes however a sore throat can be a symptom of GERD, which causes acid to rise in the throat and harm the soft tissues there.
GERD will often lead to pain when swallowing, discouraging the sufferer from eating. In GERD sufferers, painful swallowing is more likely to occur not long after a meal. Like dyspepsia, antacids are a popular treatment although medical advice should be sought if symptoms persist.
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