Conditions in Depth

This page contains the basic information about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) .

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Symptoms

Symptoms of GERD may include:

• Sharp or burning chest pain behind the breastbone (also known as heartburn, the most common symptom of GERD), which may be worse when you eat, bend over or lie down

• Tightness in your chest or upper abdomen, especially pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night

• Regurgitation (backflow of stomach fluids into your mouth)

• Nausea

• A recurring sour or bitter taste in the mouth

• Difficulty swallowing

• Hoarseness, especially in the morning

• Sore throat

• Coughing, wheezing or repeatedly needing to clear your throat