Symptoms of Acid Reflux in Women

Signs and Symptoms of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when stomach acid flows into the esophagus in abnormal conditions.

The most common symptoms:

- Heartburn or acid indigestion (a burning pain in the middle of the chest)
- Vomiting (with or without nausea)
- Dyspepsia (stomach discomfort, indigestion)
- Nausea (does not occur in all people)
- Belching
- Difficulty swallowing
- Bad breath
- Cough (occurs due to throat irritation)
- Sore throat
- Acid taste in mouth

Acid reflux treatment:

To treat this disease the doctors recommend antacids, H2 blockers or inhibitors of PP. Some traditional remedies are: apple vinegar, baking soda, bananas, grapefruit, yogurt or chamomile tea. Avoid eating spicy foods, caffeinated drinks, fatty or fried foods, avoid garlic and onions and stop smoking or drinking.


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