Whether its a burning sensation or pressure in your chest after a large meal, a sour or bitter taste slowly creeping up your throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or a chronic cough, you are not alone. These classic symptoms of acid reflex affects affect millions of people everyday.

Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive conditions digestive related conditions. We help patients find relief, so they can enjoy life and eat without any discomfort.

The Cleveland Clinic describes the symptoms of acid reflux and GERD as:

Backwash. You might notice acid, food or liquids backwashing from your stomach into your throat after eating. This is also called regurgitation. You might notice the sour taste of the acid.

A burning feeling. Acid literally burns the tissues in your esophagus. If it feels like it’s in your chest, it’s called heartburn. If it feels closer to your stomach, you might call it acid indigestion.

Noncardiac chest pain. Some people feel pain in their esophagus that doesn’t feel like burning. Esophagus pain triggers the same nerves as heart-related pain does, so it might feel like that.

Nausea. Acid overflow or backwash may make you feel queasy or make you lose your appetite. Although you may have eaten a while ago, it may feel like there’s still more food to digest.

Sore throat. If acid rises into your throat, it can make it sore. It might feel like there’s a lump in your throat, or like it’s hard to swallow. Reflux into your throat often happens at night.

Asthma symptoms. GERD can trigger asthma-like symptoms, like chronic coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. If acid particles get into your airways, it can make them contract.

GERD symptoms may be worse:

At night or while lying down.
After a large or fatty meal.
After bending over.
After smoking or drinking alcohol

Find Relief 

Occasional heartburn is not alarming and should not be a cause of concern. It may be uncomfortable, so plan a visit to speak with our doctors at Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida.