6 Signs you’re suffering from acid reflux and how to fix it
Millions of people don’t even realize they have Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), but it’s quite a common medical problem. But one thing that people also don’t know is that acid reflux can cause other diseases, it can aggravate asthma, which has been proven because people with asthma also have Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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People who suffer from GERD must know that it is a long-term condition and that whatever you eat comes back up into the esophagus, and it causes unpleasant symptoms or complications, and mostly affects smokers, pregnant women, those who take certain medications but also people with excessive weight.
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You may not know it but regurgitation is a backing up of acid into your throat or mouth and that is why you feel a bitter taste in your mouth, belching or vomiting. This problem usually happens at night.
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Most people have heard of or have had heartburn, but rarely do any of these people think they have acid reflux and do not know that heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. The most common symptoms you may notice with heartburn are burning or discomfort in the middle of the lower chest after eating, and the most severe symptoms can be felt when bending over or lying flat.
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Most people have heard of or have had heartburn, but rarely do any of these people think they have acid reflux and do not know that heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. The most common symptoms you may notice with heartburn are burning or discomfort in the middle of the lower chest after eating, and the most severe symptoms can be felt when bending over or lying flat.
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Acid reflux in people causes stomach discomfort, such as nausea after eating, stomach fullness, upper abdominal pain, and belching. That is why sometimes you do not feel hungry and have no appetite.
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Dysphagia is a sensation of stacked food in your throat, which occurs due to the narrowing of your esophagus. Because of the problems, you will not be able to swallow properly, and you will consume fewer calories, which can cause other medical problems.
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Although coughing is not a typical symptom of acid reflux, it has been shown that 25-40 percent of cases are registered with a chronic cough. In addition to the symptoms we mentioned above, you may also experience symptoms such as pain with swallowing, increased salivation, weight loss, throat irritation, bad breath, dry mouth, and chest pain.
