The Signs and Symptoms Of Acid Reflux Disease
Acid Reflux Disease , sometimes known as Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease, normally shortened to GERD happens when the one way
valve at the bottom of the oesophagus that retains food in the
stomach, and prevents it from returning to the oesophagus stops
working properly.
As the oesophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth
to the stomach, then this one way valve needs to function
properly, or the contents of the stomach, can and will move back
up into the oesophagus and even back as far as the mouth.
The contents of the stomach are being digested by acid, and the
main symptom of Acid Reflux Disease is a burning chest pain
which starts behind the breastbone, and can then move up into
the neck and throat. It can actually feel as if the food is
coming back into the mouth, and there is a bitter acid rancid
taste.
This is why you often read or hear about 'heartburn cures',
because the sensation is like heartburn, when it is in fact Acid
Reflux Disease.
Equally obviously many people believe they are victims of a
heart attack when it is Acid Reflux Disease, and sadly for some,
they believe they have Acid reflux, when in fact they are
suffering a heart attack, SO IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT VISIT YOUR
DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY.
To set your mind at rest here are some of the most common
symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease.
1. The burning feeling in the chest usually appears after
eating, and can last up to several hours. 2. Lying down, or
bending over makes it worse. 3. There is a burning sensation in
your throat, a sour acidic taste in your mouth. 4. You become
hoarse, and can even lose your voice. 5. You may develop
symptoms of asthma, and begin and continue to cough. 6. You may
find swallowing difficult 7. Normally an antacid tablet will
relieve the symptoms.
Just remember IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT VISIT YOUR DOCTOR OR
HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY. It could save your life.
This is the first in a series of articles on Acid Reflux
Disease, and in future articles we will discuss the Causes, and
possible Cures for Acid Reflux.