Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pretty common disease that is characterized by the acid coming up from the stomach to the esophagus. Although it is also called acid reflux most times, GERD occurs when a person has continuous acid reflux over a long period. When stomach acid comes up to the esophagus, it may cause tissue damage and several other symptoms. It is usual for people to experience acid reflux occasionally, but factors like pregnancy, obesity, smoking, and some others can increase the risk of persistent acid reflux. In this article, some of the common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease are explained.
Heartburn
Of all symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn is the most common. The acid present in the stomach has the corrosive ability, but the stomach is naturally protected from this corrosive effect. However, when this acid is not prevented from moving from the stomach into the esophagus, it may cause this painful symptom. Heartburns that occur as a result of GERD can cause discomfort, and at the same time, they can cause great pain. GERD is acid reflux that occurs over a long period, so, if you have GERD, you will experience heartburns continuously for a long time. You should also look out other symptoms that may indicate that you have GERD. [1]
