Summary
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause a burning sensation in the chest and throat, as well as a sour or bitter taste in the back of the mouth. It can also lead to difficulty swallowing, esophageal ulcers, and even cancer if left untreated.
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Risk factors for GERD include being overweight or obese, smoking, a family history of GERD, and a hiatal hernia.
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Treatment for GERD includes lifestyle changes and medications.
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Summary
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid moves into the esophagus, causing discomfort and discomfort. It is caused by frequent acid reflux or reflux of nonacidic content from the stomach, and can be managed with lifestyle changes and medications. Common signs and symptoms of GERD include heartburn, backwash, upper abdominal or chest pain, trouble swallowing, and a feeling of a lump in the throat.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Symptoms and causes
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Summary
The main symptom of GERD is acid reflux. Acid reflux can cause an uncomfortable burning feeling in your chest, which can move up into your neck and throat. This feeling is often known as heartburn .
If you have acid reflux, you might develop a sour or bitter taste at the back of your mouth
GERD (Acid Reflux): Symptoms, Treatment, Causes and More - Healthline
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GERD occurs when stomach contents—gastric secretions with or without food—regurgitate into your esophagus, resulting in a bad taste and burning sensation in the chest and throat.
Over time, and left untreated, repeated exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid can cause esophageal ulcers, difficulty swallowing, and even cancer.
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) - Yale Medicine
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This digestive disorder most often causes a burning and sometimes squeezing sensation in the mid-chest.
In GERD, acid and digestive enzymes from the stomach flow backwards into the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Harvard Health
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Heartburn is a burning pain in your chest, just behind your breastbone. The pain is often worse after eating, in the evening, or when lying down or bending over. Occasional…
Heartburn - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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