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Common Symptoms of Gerd
Heartburn
Heartburn occurs in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) when stomach acid refluxes into their esophagus which
then activates nerves in the esophagus, causing the sensation
known as heartburn. It creates a burning feeling in the chest
area and sometimes it can also be felt in the throat. Some
people with GERD feel a sharp pain as opposed to a burning
sensation. Occasionally, people experiencing heartburn believe
they are having heart pain and this can be quite upsetting and
traumatizing.
Common symptoms of GERD heartburn occur after a person has a
meal. For some people, heartburn is a problem they have to deal
with for their whole lifetime. There is usually a period where
it repeatedly occurs or the intensity increases and this can
occur for weeks or months before the attacks and the intensity
dissipate.
Other factors that contribute to acid reflux and the common
symptoms of GERD heartburn include the quantity and the type of
liquids that reflux from the stomach into the esophagus, the
stomach not functioning normally while in the emptying process
and the esophagus not clearing out properly. Sometimes the ring
of muscle located around the lower end of the esophagus does
not open and close at the appropriate times or a person’s
saliva is not properly neutralizing stomach
acid.
Typical Heartburn Symptoms
Heartburn occurs behind the heart thus the term heartburn.
People experiencing common symptoms of GERD heartburn may have
to deal with food and liquid moving up from their stomach and
into their throat and occasionally to their mouth. They
typically experience a bitter taste in their mouth when this
occurs. Other common symptoms of GERD heartburn include
belching, temporarily loosing the ability to speak, a chronic
cough and problems swallowing. Heartburn is typically not
considered to be a serious condition, however for people who
have continual heartburn or severe heartburn, health problems
can occur.
Medications for Heartburn
Antacids are available that are effective in neutralizing
stomach acid and reducing the common symptoms of GERD
heartburn. However, antacids are not very successful at helping
people who have severe heartburn. Ask your doctor about the
category of drugs that act to prevent acid reflux from
happening. Theses drugs work by increasing the tightness on the
barrier between your esophagus and stomach, while some are
designed to improve the body’s capability of emptying out the
stomach.
Medications are also available that reduce the amount of
stomach acid being produced. While you don’t get the quick
relief you can obtain with antacids this type of medication
will stop or reduce acid reflux for numerous hours after taking
the medication. If you experience the common symptoms of GERD
heartburn it is a good idea to consult with your
doctor.
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