Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Symptoms of GORD
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The main symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) are heartburn and acid reflux.
Heartburn
Heartburn is an uncomfortableburning sensation in the chest.
It's usually felt just below your breastbone, but can spread up to the throat in some people.
Thediscomfort is usually worse after eating, or when bending over or lying down.
Acid reflux
Acid reflux is where acidand otherstomach contents arebrought back up (regurgitated)into your throat and mouth.
It usually causes an unpleasant, sour taste at the back of your mouth.
Othersymptoms
If you have GORD, you may also experience:
- a sore, inflamed oesophagus (oesophagitis)
- bad breath
- bloating and belching
- feeling or being sick
- difficulty swallowing, whichmay feellike a piece of food is stuck low down in your throat
- pain when swallowing
- asore throatand hoarseness
- a persistentcoughor wheezing, which may be worse at night
- tooth decay andgum disease
If you also haveasthma, the symptoms may get worse as a result of stomach acid irritating your airways.
Articles for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Causes of GORD
Find out what causes gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and read about the factors that can increase your risk of developing the condition.
Complications of GORD
A number of possible complications can occur as a result of having gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) for a long time, including ulcers, and a scarred and narrowed oesophagus.
Diagnosing GORD
Your GP will often be able to diagnose gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) based on your symptoms. However, there may be some instances when you're referred for tests in hospital.
Introduction
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition, where acid from the stomach leaks up into the oesophagus (gullet).
Symptoms of GORD
The main symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) are heartburn and acid reflux. Other symptoms can include bad breath, feeling and being sick, and difficulty swallowing.
Treating heartburn and GORD
A number of treatments are available for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), including simple, self-care measures, medication and surgery.