Symptoms of GERD

When acid reflux occurs frequently and consistently over time, you may have a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Symptoms can include:

• Heartburn (a burning discomfort behind your breastbone)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sour stomach
• Chest spasms
• Nausea after eating
• Excessive belching or burping
• Sensation that food is stuck in your throat or chest
• Gassy, bloated feeling
• A need to elevate your head to sleep
• Hoarseness or a change in the voice