Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Alternate Names : GERD, Heartburn, Reflux Esophagitis
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
GERD causes burning pain under the breastbone or in the upper abdomen, often called heartburn. This pain may increase when eating, bending over, or lying down. Antacids usually relieve the pain. Pain may increase at night or cause a person to wake up during the night. Other symptoms of GERD include the following:
belching a sour-tasting liquid
blood in the stool
chest pain
cough that does not go away
dental disease, such as erosion of tooth enamel
difficulty swallowing
hoarseness
loss of voice
nausea and vomiting
a need to constantly clear the throat
pneumonia
regurgitating stomach acids up into the throat
sore throat
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