Heartburn!!! Are you feeling burning sensation in the middle of the chest?

• Your heartburn happens 2 or more times a week
• Your heartburn gets worse
• Your heartburn happens at night and wakes you up from sleep
• You’ve had heartburn now and then, but for several years
• You have difficulty or pain when swallowing
• Your discomfort or pain interferes with your daily activities

 Did you know – heartburn is not the only symptom of GERD

Chronic heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Acid regurgitation (refluxed material into the mouth) is another common symptom. But numerous less common symptoms other than heartburn may be associated with GERD. These may include:

• Belching
• Difficulty or pain when swallowing
• Water brash (sudden excess of saliva)
• Dysphagia (the sensation of food sticking in the esophagus)
• A chronic sore throat
• Laryngitis
• Inflammation of the gums
• Erosion of the enamel of the teeth
• Chronic irritation in the throat
• Hoarseness in the morning
• A sour taste
• Bad breath

The diseases responsible for heartburn are gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, esophagitis, stomach cancer, and heart attack (myocardie infraction).

Chest pain may indicate acid reflux. Nevertheless, this kind of pain or discomfort should prompt urgent medical evaluation. Possible heart conditions must always be excluded first.

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• Can Acid Reflux Or (GERD) Treated Only With Medications?
• Can Acid Reflux Or Heartburn Be Treated With Diet And Lifestyle Changes?
• How Does Stretta Treat GERD?
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