Symptoms of Acid Reflux can vary greatly from individual to individual, but generally center around the three main symptoms:

Heartburn:

Heartburn is a burning sensation that normally begins in the stomach and moves its way through the chest and then up into the throat.  Heartburn is most often noticed after eating a large meal, or while lying down.  Because of this, if you suffer from Acid Reflux, it is often advised to permit a good amount of time between eating and sleeping.  Sufferers of heartburn are frequently woken by the burning sensation in their chest.

Dyspepsia:

Dyspepsia is often characterized by upper abdominal pain and bloating.  You may also notice swelling and tenderness to your chest.  Nausea is another very prevalent symptom of Dyspepsia.

Regurgitation:

Regurgitation occurs when fluid from the stomach passes through the esophagus and back into the affected person’s mouth.   With Acid Reflux, most fluid stays in the lower esophagus (LES), but may sometimes travel further.  After eating, a person suffering from Regurgitation may notice chunks of food in the fluids.  In severe cases of Regurgitation, this introduction of fluids into the mouth may cause vomiting.

Minor Symptoms:

• People who suffer from Acid Reflux may occasionally notice other symptoms including:
• Irritation of the throat (including soreness, trouble swallowing (dysphasia), and laryngitis.
• Trouble Breathing
• Chronic Coughing