- Heartburn
- Regurgitation
- Dysphagia
- Cough
- Nighttime asthma
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Hoarseness
Heartburn:
The feeling of pain and discomfort felt just below the breastbone is what is known as heartburn, but it is not really related to the heart. It is caused by the stomach acid that causes the sensation of burning below the breastbone. This pain usually gets worse after eating or immediately lying down after eating.
Regurgitation:
This occurs when the food and acid in the stomach rise back towards the esophagus. It causes a bitter taste at the top of the throat or at the back of the mouth, due to acid formation.
Dysphagia:
Problem in swallowing the food is referred to as dysphagia. Around one in three people suffer from this problem, which occurs when the acid in the stomach causes scarring of the esophagus. This leads to the narrowing of the esophagus, resulting in difficulty in swallowing the food. People with this problem will have the feeling of a piece of food stuck somewhere near the breastbone.
Cough:
People suffering from gastric reflux will have a persistent cough at the time of eating or lying down immediately after eating.
Nighttime asthma:
Nocturnal asthma is a type of asthma which occurs only at nighttime. People suffering from it will have bad breath and will have difficulty in breathing. Gastric reflux will increase the possibility of asthma and because of this, asthma has become one of the symptoms of gastric reflux.
Sore throat:
Sore throat is caused by improper digestion. If the food is not well digested, then it will lead to the problem of sore throat, and people will be experiencing aches in their throat after eating their meals. To avoid this, chew the food properly before swallowing, to aid digestion.
Nausea:
Nausea is one of the common symptoms of gastric reflux, in which people experiencing it will have the feeling of vomiting. However, there are also cases when nausea from gastric reflux actually leads to vomiting.
Vomiting:
Vomiting is common in most gastrointestinal disorders, and is also common in gastric reflux. People with gastric reflux will often vomit because of the formation of acid in the stomach and because of the food not being digested well.
Weight loss:
Weight loss can occur due to certain eating disorders and also due to gastric reflux. If you are experiencing a huge drop in weight over a short period, then you must consult a doctor regarding the problem.
Hoarseness:
Hoarseness is a condition where the food present in the stomach starts moving to the esophagus, producing irritation in the vocal cords. This is another common symptom of gastric reflux.
Consult a doctor immediately if you come up with any of these symptoms in order to avoid gastric reflux.
