Heartburn-Overview Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Heartburn-Overview? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Heartburn-Overview.
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Symptoms of Heartburn-Overview
Heartburn symptoms usually occur after overeating or lying down after a big meal. The symptoms may last for a few minutes or a few hours.
The severity of symptoms depends on the:
- Reason the muscle is weakened
- Amount of acid entering the esophagus
- Amount of saliva to neutralize the acid
Symptoms include:
- Burning feeling that starts in the lower chest and moves up the throat
- Feeling that food is coming back up
- Sour or bitter taste in the throat
- Pain that increases when bending over, lying down, exercising, or lifting heavy objects
Other symptoms and complications of reflux include:
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillopharyngitis
- Hoarseness
- Chronic cough
- Feeling of a lump in the throat
- Asthma
- Hoarse voice ( Laryngitis )
- Waking up with a sensation of choking
If reflux persists, the acid can damage the esophagus. Symptoms of esophageal damage include:
- Bleeding and ulcers in the esophagus
- Difficulty swallowing
- Vomiting blood
- Black or tarry stools
- Inflammation and scarring of the esophagus
- Barrett's Esophagus -This is a precancerous condition of the esophagus that has no unique symptoms, but can be diagnosed by endoscopic exams.
- Dental problems (due to the effect of the stomach acid on the tooth's enamel)
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