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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux Symptoms

Symptoms

Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with the following activities:

After a heavy meal.
Bending over.
Lifting.
Lying down, particularly on the back.

According to one study, nearly three-quarters of patients with frequent GERD symptoms experience them at night. Patients with nighttime GERD also tend to experience more severe pain than those whose ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Coronary Artery Disease: Prognosis

...with a heart attack.Other Common Symptoms.Nausea, vomiting, and cold sweatsA feeling of indigestion or heartburnFaintingA great fear of impending death, a phenomena known as angor animiAtypical... Read more »

GERD Diagnosis

If a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the... Read more »

Acid Reflux Causes

CausesAnyone who a large amount of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or taking a nap after eating a large meal high in fatty,... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Symptoms

...impaired mental or emotional functioningSnoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep... Read more »

Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus

...actions in the esophagus or other protective mechanisms fail. Click the icon to see an animation about heartburn.The hallmark symptoms of GERD are:Heartburn: a burning sensation in the chest and... Read more »

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