EDUCATION

Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease2

More common 2

  • Heartburn
  • Acid regurgitation
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Sensation of a mass in the stomach
  • Pain in the upper abdomen, chest or neck
  • Persistent vomiting

Less common symptoms2

  • Recurrent sinusitis
  • Sore throat or hoarseness
  • Chronic cough
  • Recurrent otitis media
  • Laryngitis
  • Asthma
  • Dental erosions

Heartburn: burning sensation arising from the stomach towards the chest and neck. It usually happens after eating, during exercise or when lying down. 2

Regurgitation: felt as acid taste or burning sensation in the mouth or throat, produced by effortless reflux of the stomach contents into the throat. 2