Overview

Burning sensation, acid reflux, chronic cough or swallowing discomfort related to reflux disease.

Symptoms

Symptoms vary by patient and may include pain, bloating, vomiting, bowel habit changes, bleeding, jaundice or weight loss.

Causes

Causes may include infection, inflammation, lifestyle factors, autoimmune disease, gallstones, metabolic disease or structural abnormalities.

Prevention

Avoid late meals, excess spicy/fatty foods and consult if symptoms persist.