Acid Reflux Symptoms

A) Burping (Belching), a Noisy Stomach, or Passing of Gas - Burping (belching), a noisy stomach, or passing of gas from the lower bowel can be embarrassing events, but they are rarely caused by a medical problem. More often, gas is the result of the foods that you eat.

B) Swallowing Difficulty - Difficulty when swallowing is the sensation that food is stuck in the throat or upper chest. This may be felt high in the neck or lower down behind the breastbone (sternum). Swallowing is a complex act that involves the mouth, throat area, and esophagus (tube that transports food to the stomach). Many nerves and muscles affect the correct function of these parts. Part of the act of swallowing is under conscious (voluntary) control. However, much of swallowing is involuntary. Problems at any point, from chewing food and moving it into the back of the mouth, to moving the food into the stomach can result in difficulty swallowing. Frequently, symptoms of chest pain, food stuck in the throat, heaviness or pressure in the neck or upper chest, are the result of swallowing difficulties.

C) Swallowing Pain or Burning - A strong feeling of burning, squeezing pain while swallowing (felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breastbone) may be a symptom of a serious disorder. Swallowing is a complex act that involves the mouth, throat area, and esophagus (the tube that transports food to the stomach). Problems at any point, from the mouth to the esophagus, can result in burning or intense pain with swallowing. This may be accompanied by chest pain, the feeling that food is stuck in the throat, or heaviness or pressure in the neck or upper chest.

D) Nausea, Vomiting and Regurgitation - Another common symptom of acid reflux is regurgitation or the sensation of acid backing up into your throat or mouth. Regurgitation can produce a sour or bitter taste, and you may experience a "wet burp" or even vomit some contents of your stomach

E) Recurring Abdominal Pain – Sharp pain in the upper abdominal.

F) Heartburn - Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with the following activities: After a heavy meal, bending over, lifting or lying down, particularly on the back.

G) Dyspepsia - Many people with acid reflux disease also have a syndrome called dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is a general term for stomach discomfort. Symptoms of dyspepsia include; burping, nausea after eating, stomach fullness or bloating and upper abdominal pain and discomfort.