Symptoms Of Acid Reflux

Dysphagia

Acid reflux can cause individuals to have difficulty swallowing. This is called dysphagia, and to those experiencing it, it can feel like there is something stuck in the throat or esophagus and at times can be painful. Individuals may also experience a chronic sore throat and hoarseness. Research indicates this difficulty swallowing is caused by damage to the esophagus as a result of the excess stomach acid caused by acid reflux. Chronic expulsion of stomach acid into the esophagus can also lead to scar tissue, narrowing the esophageal passage and making it difficult for food to travel from the throat into the stomach. Medications are available to treat the symptoms caused by acid reflux and will help to heal the damage to the esophagus. Individuals will also be encouraged to change their eating habits and avoid those foods which tend to cause acid reflux. In severe cases, surgery may be required.

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