Understanding Acid Reflux And Knowing Its Symptoms

Acid reflux disorder is also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disorder. This disorder is characterized by  different degrees of mucosal damage due to the abnormal reflux of stomach acid in the esophagus.

Acid reflux occurs when gastric juices that contain acid, travel back into your esophagus from your stomach. You will know if you have this kind of disorder if you have one of these acid reflux symptoms:

• Burning Feeling In The Throat
  This occurs usually on the higher part in the neck and also on the lower part. This can be due to the irritation that occurs when stomach contents reflux up to your throat
• Burning Sensation In The Chest
  Usually the sensation starts on the sternum or behind the breastbone then this may lead to your throat. The burning sensation usually occurs after eating and can last for a few minutes or several hours
• Chronic Coughing
  About 41% of chronic coughing is due to acid reflux disorder
• Sour or Bitter Taste In The Mouth
  If stomach contents reflux up into the esophagus, there is a tendency that it may reach the back of the throat. Thus, a sour or bitter taste occurs
• Difficulty Swallowing
  If food does not pass normally through your esophagus, you may likely experience difficulty in swallowing. This happens if there is a sticking sensation in the throat, pressure in the chest or burning after eating. You may also experience the feeling of choking. These can be signs of different conditions, which include esophageal cancer and erosive esophagitis. If you are experiencing this, always have a physician evaluate you
• Asthma-Like Symptoms or Wheezing
  A number of studies have shown that 60% of people who suffer from asthma, have acid reflux. Acid reflux can affect asthma if stomach acid refluxes in the esophagus and then flows over into the airways and lungs. This could be  the reason why acid reflux may cause you to experience difficulty in breathing, which can lead to wheezing and coughing