To know if you have acid reflux, watch for these common symptoms:
- Heartburn - a burning feeling in the chest, often after eating.
- Regurgitation - a sour or bitter taste from stomach acid coming back into your throat or mouth.
- Burping or frequent belching.
- Chest pain that feels like burning, but different from heart attack pain.
- A sore throat or hoarse voice due to acid irritating the lining of the throat.
- Chronic cough or feeling like there is a lump in your throat.
- Sleep disturbances caused by acid reflux, especially when lying down after eating.
Other symptoms can include bloating, nausea, bad breath, hiccups, and difficulty swallowing. If these symptoms happen more than twice a week or don’t improve with lifestyle changes and antacids, medical evaluation is recommended to confirm diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
