The Signs and Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease
Heartburn/GERD Overview
One in 10 Americans experiences heartburn symptoms at least once a week. Heartburn has different triggers,
including certain foods, medications, obesity, or even stress. Knowing your triggers will help you design a
prevention strategy. If you suffer from heartburn it’s important to find effective heartburn remedies to
prevent the acid reflux from worsening. Heartburn treatment may include medications, home remedies, or diet
changes.
Because acid reflux disease (GERD - Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) affects more than 60
million people in the United States it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms that it can cause. The
symptoms of acid reflux disease are varied and can be different among its million of sufferers. Some people have
regular symptoms through out the day while others may only get them after they eat certain foods. No matter the
cause a visit to the doctor at the first signs of symptoms is the best course of action to help prevent this
condition from becoming more serious.
Acid reflux is a condition that can happen to anyone at any age including babies, children,
teenagers, adults and the elderly. It can also happen at anytime with heartburn being one of the first symptoms you
will notice. When stomach acid flows back up the esophagus you get heartburn or acid reflux. For most people this
happens after eating certain types of food, which can vary from person to person.
The main symptom of acid reflux is a burning sensation in the chest and throat that begins soon after eating. Of
course the best way to avoid this is to avoid those foods that cause the symptoms. This can be hard for some people
because it might be hard to make that choice of eliminating their favorite foods from their diet, but if it means
gaining relief from the pain and discomfort of this condition then it might be a small price to pay.
It is important to consider these dietary lifestyle changes because left untreated acid reflux disease can lead to
more serious complications. The acid from your stomach will begin to damage and destroy the lining of your
esophagus if the symptoms of GERD are ignored. This will also cause other problems such as a chronic cough,
choking, nausea, and vomiting, particularly after meals. You will also begin to suffer from hoarseness caused by
damaged vocal cords.
The most severe of all acid reflux disease symptoms is Barrett's esophagus, in which the lower lining of the
esophagus is damaged by repeated exposure to stomach acid. This abnormal change in the cellular structure of the
esophagus is a pre-malignant condition that is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer of the
esophagus.
Most doctors are able to make a diagnosis of acid reflux disease by simply finding out what the effecting symptoms
are. Once diagnosed it becomes important to make dietary changes that will mitigate the affects of this disease. If
changes in diet do not quell the symptoms then it will become necessary to treat the acid reflux with either over
the counter or prescription medications. Your doctor can help you find what will best work for
you. 
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