What Are the Symptoms of GERD?

GERD-Overview

The most common symptom of

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is heartburn. The pain or discomfort usually starts in the middle of the chest, and can move up through the throat.

What are some other signs and symptoms of GERD? Other common symptoms include:

Sensation of food stuck in the throat
Feeling like you are choking or like your throat is tight
Acidic or sour taste in the mouth (acid indigestion)
Difficult or painful swallowing
Chest pain.

Other, less common symptoms of GERD may include:

A sore throat
Hoarseness, especially in the morning
Coughing
Breathing problems similar to asthma
Bad breath.

(Click GERD Symptoms for a more detailed description of these symptoms, as well as information on the difference between heart attack symptoms and GERD symptoms.)