Symptoms
Symptoms of GERD may include:
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Sharp or burning chest pain behind the breastbone (also known as heartburn, the most common symptom of GERD), which may be worse when you eat, bend over or lie down
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Tightness in your chest or upper abdomen, especially pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night
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Regurgitation (backflow of stomach fluids into your mouth)
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Nausea
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A recurring sour or bitter taste in the mouth
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Difficulty swallowing
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Hoarseness, especially in the morning
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Sore throat
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Coughing, wheezing or repeatedly needing to clear your throat
