15 Characteristics of GERD, Know Before It’s Too Late

Regurgitation

Regurgitation is one of the hallmarks of GERD. Regurgitation is the feeling of fluid, food, or bile moving up the throat. In some cases, people may even vomit. Regurgitation occurs when a mixture of gastric juices, and sometimes undigested food, rises back up into the esophagus and into the mouth. In adults, involuntary regurgitation is a common symptom of acid reflux and GERD.

Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia is a burning feeling and discomfort in the upper center of the abdomen. Dyspepsia can cause abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Other common symptoms include feeling full when eating and not being able to finish eating, feeling very full after eating a normal-sized meal, a burning sensation in the stomach or esophagus, a rumbling sensation in the stomach, and feeling excessive gas or burping.

Difficulty swallowing

Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, makes swallowing painful. Chronic GERD can cause narrowing of the esophagus, making it difficult for a person to swallow liquids and solid foods. This is because chronic acid reflux creates the sensation that something is blocking the throat.

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