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What Are the Symptoms of GERD?

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease help patients suffering from GERD. Our skilled team provides comprehensive and compassionate care when you're experiencing GERD symptoms. Keep reading about the symptoms of GERD, and if you think you may have GERD in Anchorage, AK, or Mat Su Valley, AK, contact us about treatment.

GERD symptoms

Acid reflux happens when stomach contents and acid refluxes back up the esophagus. Some reflux is normal after meals, so most episodes are brief. Acid reflux becomes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD when consistent symptoms develop or there is an injury to the esophagus that prevents the sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus from closing properly. This allows more stomach acid to flow back up the esophagus. The typical symptoms of GERD include:

  • Heartburn
  • Burning chest pain
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Acidic taste in the back of the throat
  • Regurgitating food and liquid
  • Stomach pain
  • Painful swallowing
  • Chronic cough
  • Persistent hoarseness
  • Persistent sore throat

If you are experiencing these symptoms, contact us about treatment for GERD in Anchorage, AK, or Mat Su Valley, AK.

Treating GERD

When you have consistent GERD symptoms it can be very bothersome and interrupt your daily life. Come see us for advice on navigating GERD and combating stomach acid. Leaving GERD untreated will only lead to other complications like:

  • Heartburn
  • Esophagitis
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Ulcers

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease can create a custom and long-term treatment plan for controlling your GERD symptoms. Your doctor's recommendations will include making permanent changes to your diet. Changing your stomach contents will correct acidity levels and allow your esophagus to clear stomach acid naturally.

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease and our skilled team of physicians can help you find relief from GERD in Anchorage, AK, or Mat Su Valley, AK. Contact us for an appointment at (907) 569-1333.

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