GERD Symptoms
The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn, a burning pain that rises from the
stomach or lower part of the chest towards the neck. Regurgitation , which occurs when stomach acid washes
into the esophagus and up into the mouth, causing a bitter or sour taste, is
another symptom of GERD.1 Another common symptom is difficulty swallowing, also
called dysphagia.2
GERD has other, less common symptoms. Water brash is the sudden appearance in the mouth of
slightly sour or salty fluid that happens when the salivary glands are
stimulated by acid reflux.3 GERD has been associated with
non-cardiac chest pain, asthma, hoarseness, and chronic cough.
Symptoms of GERD:
- Heartburn
- Regurgitation
- Difficulty swallowing
- Water brash
Some people who have GERD may not experience any symptoms. This may happen
because these people are not very sensitive to the acid and do not experience
pain even though they are having reflux.
For a glossary of GERD terms, click here.