{"id":4219,"date":"2024-02-05T15:20:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/?p=4219"},"modified":"2024-02-05T15:23:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:23:39","slug":"what-are-acid-reflux-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/what-are-acid-reflux-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Acid Reflux Symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"796\" data-id=\"4220\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_303557824-1200x796.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4220 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_303557824-1200x796.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_303557824-320x212.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_303557824-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_303557824-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_303557824.jpeg 1366w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/796;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><br><strong>What is acid reflux?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus- the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. Most people are able to manage the discomfort with lifestyle changes and medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Symptoms of acid reflux can include:<br>\u25cf Burning sensation in the chest (heartburn), usually after eating, can be worse at night or while lying down<br>\u25cf Backwash (regurgitation) of food or chyme<br>\u25cf Upper abdominal or chest pain<br>\u25cf Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)<br>\u25cf Sensation of a lump in the throat<br>\u25cf Burping<br>\u25cf Dry cough or clearing throat repeatedly<br>\u25cf Nausea<br>\u25cf Bloating<br>\u25cf Sour taste in the mouth<br>\u25cf Sore throat, hoarseness, or laryngitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_487485115.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4221 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_487485115.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_487485115-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_487485115-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_487485115-18x12.jpeg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9342944334127739\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9342944334127739\" data-ad-slot=\"9438483114\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Risk factors for GERD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25cf Overweight<br>\u25cf Earring large meals or overeating<br>\u25cf Consuming citrus fruits, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks, peppermint, fatty foods, spicy foods<br>\u25cf Smoking<br>\u25cf Pregnancy<br>\u25cf History of hiatal hernia<br>\u25cf Using non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (aspirin or ibuprofen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lifestyle changes that can improve symptoms include:<br>\u25cf Maintain a healthy weight<br>\u25cf Eat smaller more frequent meals<br>\u25cf Avoid citrus fruits, fatty or spicy foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks, or<br>other triggers<br>\u25cf Dont smoke<br>\u25cf Avoid laying down for two to three hours after eating meals<br>\u25cf When laying down, try to elevate your head 6 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Medications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Medications for the treatment of acid reflux symptoms can include:<br>\u25cf Antacids: pepto-bismol, tums; these will help symptoms, but won\u2019t fix any damage to the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25cf H-2 receptor blockers: famotidine, ranitidine, cimetidine; this class of medication will reduce the amount of acid that is produced by the body, they can help relieve symptoms<br>for longer periods of time.<br>\u25cf Proton pump inhibitors (PPI): omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole; these medications block the acid that the body makes, which allows for the esophagus to heal.<br>If lifestyle modifications, over the counter products, and prescription medications do not work; surgery may be a possible treatment for acid reflux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>GERD Definition:<\/strong> Stomach acid flows into the esophagus causing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Common Symptoms:<\/strong> Heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, lump in throat, burping, coughing, nausea, bloating, sour taste, and throat issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Risk Factors:<\/strong> Overweight, large meals, specific food and drink consumption, smoking, pregnancy, hiatal hernia, and NSAID use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Lifestyle Changes:<\/strong> Maintain healthy weight, eat smaller meals, avoid triggers, quit smoking, don&#8217;t lie down after eating, elevate head while lying down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Medication Options:<\/strong> Antacids for symptom relief, H-2 receptor blockers to reduce acid production, Proton Pump Inhibitors to block acid and promote esophageal healing. Surgery considered if other treatments fail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jim1-e1593109749582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/394;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-1e1e6687-cc66-4cd2-b33c-c7fb406c52e2\"><strong>This article reviewed by Dr. Jim Liu, MD and Ms. Deb Dooley<\/strong>, APRN.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-7f77556d-9f3b-429c-a2ab-51fa8a480471\">There\u2019s nothing more important than our good health \u2013 that\u2019s our principal capital asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-04d0f33a-53ef-46de-bb65-cc7d9af43bdf\"><strong><em>#medical #telehealth <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>#umedoc<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1015\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Deb1-1024x1015.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-817 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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