Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Symptoms

Gastroesophageal reflux is a backward flow or reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. Symptoms of gastroesphageal reflux disease include:

• Heartburn,

• Sour taste in the mouth,

• Pain occurring in the middle of the chest or stomach,

• Chronic cough,

• Choking sensation,

• Increased trouble breathing while asleep,

• Swallowing problems,

• Sore throat,

• Recurrent pneumonia and

• Chronic sinusitis.