Information About Esophageal Conditions
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Symptoms of GERD
When acid reflux occurs frequently and consistently over time, you may have a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Symptoms can include:
- Heartburn (a burning discomfort behind your breastbone)
- Difficulty swallowing
- Sour stomach
- Chest spasms
- Nausea after eating
- Excessive belching or burping
- Sensation that food is stuck in your throat or chest
- Gassy, bloated feeling
- A need to elevate your head to sleep
- Hoarseness or a change in the voice