what is acid reflux?

Question

what are it's effects????

Answer 1

Acid Reflux occurs when stomach contents pass up into the esophagus and/or throat.
Persistent heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD.


Heartburn is a burning pain in the center of the chest, behind the breastbone. It often starts in the upper abdomen and spreads up into the neck.

The pain can last as long as 2 hours.

Heartburn is usually worse after eating.

Lying down or bending over can bring on heartburn or make it worse.

The pain usually does not start or get worse with physical activity.

Heartburn is sometimes referred to as acid indigestion.

Not everyone with GERD has heartburn.

Other symptoms of GERD include the following:

Regurgitation of bitter acid up into the throat while sleeping or bending over

Bitter taste in the mouth

Persistent dry cough

Hoarseness (especially in the morning)

Feeling of tightness in the throat, as if a piece of food is stuck there

Wheezing

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Acid reflux is when the acids in your stomach come up through your throat causing a burning sensation. If not treated
with medication it can damage the esophagus and cause erosion to your teeth. Millions of people suffer from acid reflux, but with medical treatment it can be controlled.

Answer 4

It's when the acid from your stomach gets up into your esophagus because the valve doesn't close all the way. It's effects are heartburn, and sometimes you can get ulcerations inside your esophagus which are painful. There are a few treatments, but most often just neutralizing the acid with pepcid AC before you eat does the trick. It's over the counter.

Answer 5

It is when stomach acid moves into the esophagus. Usually worse when you are lying down. It can cause pain, and also can contribute to bad breath. Sometimes is is noticed by gurgling in the throat. Food can sometimes feel as if it is stuck on the way down. Especially breads. If left untreated, it can cause ulcerations in the esophagus and can lead to a condition called Barretts Esophagus, a precancerous condition. Get it checked. THey can open the strictures and check for Barretts with a scope. It is controllable with medication.

Answer 6

I was just diagnosed with it a few months ago. Acid reflux is when your stomach produces to much acid and it tends to make its way up your throat. It generally happens in the middle of the night when you are sleeping.

Answer 7

is like when your stomach acid contents come back up into your esophagus

Answer 8

I think it's when you burp and you can taste the last food you ate - in your throat.
I think it can wear away the walls of your esophagus.

Answer 9

Read this webpage:

http://improvedhealthandfitness.com/Acid_Reflux.html

Hope this helps...