Acid Reflux

General Gastroenterology
Written By Jacqueline Chu, MD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux, is very common and can cause many symptoms.

Common symptoms of acid reflux are:

  • Heartburn: a burning pain or discomfort that may move from your stomach to your abdomen or chest, or even up into your throat

  • Regurgitation: a sour or bitter-tasting acid backing up into your throat or mouth

Other symptoms of acid reflux disease may include:

  • Bloating

  • Bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting

  • Burping

  • Dysphagia -- the sensation of food being stuck in your throat

  • Hiccups that don't let up

  • Nausea

  • Weight loss for no known reason

  • Wheezing, dry cough, hoarseness, or chronic sore throat

Your doctor may recommend an antacid medication to relieve your symptoms. They may also recommend additional testing such as an upper endoscopy or a pH study to better diagnose and treat your symptoms.

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Jacqueline Chu, MD
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