Common Acid Reflux Symptoms

Acid reflux is a commonly seen disorder that refers to the backward flow of acid from the stomach up into the esophagus. Gastro esophageal reflux disease or GERD is the other term form acid reflux. Acid reflux symptoms affect over fifteen million Americans.

There are several acid reflux symptoms that often severe enough to decrease the quality of life for those who suffer from the disease.


Some of the most commonly seen acid reflux symptoms are burning chest pain that usually occurs behind the breastbone and finally moving toward the neck and throat often lasts for two hours. Usually these acid reflux symptoms may improve or worsen by eating food. Experiencing sour or bitter taste of acid in the back of the throat is yet another common acid reflux symptom. People suffering from these disorders experience difficulty in swallowing.


Another acid reflux symptom is constant coughing followed by difficulty in breathing. Upset stomach is yet another common acid reflux symptom. Soar throat followed by husk voice are also acid reflux symptoms. Acid reflux symptoms re usually diagnosed by gastroenterologist through physical examinations like x-rays, endoscopies and acid studies. Severe chest pain, minor heart attacks, vomiting, narrowing of the esophagus, shortness of breath and pre-malignant condition of the esophagus are some of the major acid reflux symptoms.

Gastro esophageal reflux disease mainly occurs due to weakening of sphincter muscles as a result the stomach acid flow backward into the esophagus. These acidic substances can injures the esophagus and finally produces a burning discomfort. Some of the major things to avoid acid reflux symptoms are stop smoking, reduce over weight, avoid tight clothing, elevating the head of the bed, and avoid eating two to three hours before going to sleep. We can also reduce acid reflux symptoms by less consumption of chocolate, coffee, peppermint, spicy foods, tomato products, and alcoholic beverages.