2024年8月22日 · Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. This can cause heartburn and other symptoms. Frequent or constant reflux can lead to GERD.

2024年8月22日 · A healthcare professional might be able to diagnose GERD based on a history of symptoms and a physical examination. To confirm a diagnosis of GERD, or to check for complications, a care professional might recommend:

2022年5月13日 · Acid reflux occurs when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into your esophagus. This can cause heartburn and other signs and symptoms.

2024年12月12日 · Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD—what’s the real difference? In this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Dr. Dawn Francis breaks it down, explaining why an estimated 1 in 5 Americans experience frequent reflux symptoms.

2023年7月1日 · The most common symptom of GERD is frequent heartburn — two or more times a week. Other symptoms can include regurgitation of food or sour liquid, difficulty swallowing, coughing, wheezing, and chest pain — especially while lying down at night. If you have occasional acid reflux, try these lifestyle changes: Lose excess weight. Eat smaller ...

2024年10月29日 · Symptoms. Common symptoms of esophagitis include: Trouble swallowing. Painful swallowing. Swallowed food becoming stuck in the esophagus, also known as food impaction. Burning pain in the chest called heartburn. It's common to feel this pain behind the breastbone while eating. Stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus, also called acid reflux.

2023年12月7日 · Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). Typical features of heartburn include: A burning sensation in the chest that may also involve the upper abdomen; Usually occurs after eating or while lying down or bending over

2022年9月14日 · When I get heartburn, I just have to lay off eating for a day or two until it subsides. I still keep the head of the bed raised & lay on two pillows. I had many GI tests at Mayo, which also showed I have heartburn a lot.

2023年11月24日 · Heartburn — it's the cardinal symptom of GERD. "GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, is when you get acid and chemical damage to the lining of the esophagus," says Dr. East. You might feel a lump in the throat, have difficulty swallowing, have chest pain, a cough, or have worsening asthma-type symptoms.

2024年5月16日 · GERD is often referred to as acid reflux. Heartburn and regurgitation are the two main symptoms of GERD. It may be made worse by lying down, bending over, or eating certain foods.