Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease which is commonly know an acid reflux is an uncomfortable condition in which the digestive content along with acid flows back to esophagus. The major cause of this problem is due t the irregular contraction and expansion of lower esophageal sphincters (LES). If you delay emptying of your stomach then also you can face the problem of acid reflux.

As a result of inflammation in the lining of esophagus the patient feels heartburn. If this condition occurs repeatedly then the pH of the acid is usually very low so it causes esophagitis i.e. inflammation in the esophagus lining.

It is referred to as heartburn because it feels like a heart attack. Actually the burning sensation is felt on the chest because the esophagus is located near heart. Remember that the burning sensation is felt after the meal and this is the symptom which confirms that it is acid reflux.

Another symptom is nausea and urge to vomit is another symptom of GERD. Actually the digestive content with acid is pushed back to esophagus and so to the mouth too. This is the reason why the taste of the mouth also becomes acidic. As we have mentioned above that the LES is actually the main reason of all this.

If the problem is ignored and left untreated if it happens continuously then it can cause esophageal ulcers too. Sometimes it can lead to more complication and the bleeding of the esophagus can also be noticed. It is very important to correct it otherwise it can trigger shock as well as death as well.

Another one of the many acid reflux symptoms is Esophageal bleeding. Esophageal bleeding can occur in the stool as well as in the vomit too. Leaving it untreated can lead to various complications and in some cases it can lead to shock or death as well.

If the episodes of acid reflux continue then a situation can become worst as it could lead to spasm of larynx or sound box and so result in dyspnea as well as cough. Dyspnea is a condition in which the patient feels difficulty in breathing. In case of severe acid reflux there are chances of aspiration pneumonia too. The main cause of aspiration pneumonia is basically the aspiration of vomitus which damages the lungs. Some cases of acid reflux show the symptoms of cough instead of burning sensation.

It is quite better to prevent the disease before it gets worst and so we can save ourselves from complications.