Acid reflux and oesophagitis gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
goodtoknow says: You know that strange sensation you get at the back of your throat sometimes after you've eaten, it feels like it's burning the back of your throat? That's acid reflux or Oesophagitis. 'Heartburn' is the main symptom but it's got nothing to do with the heart and it's nothing to worry about. We all make acid in our stomach, it breaks down our food. But sometimes the sphincter muscle that keeps your food down leaks a small amount of acid back into your oesophagus (windpipe). Over the counter remedies such as antacids can prevent acid reflux and Oesophagitis.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of acid reflux and Oesophagitis from patient.co.uk, read on.
Acid reflux is when acid from the stomach leaks up into the gullet (oesophagus). This may cause heartburn and other symptoms. A medicine which prevents your stomach from making acid is a common treatment and usually works well. Some people take short courses of treatment when symptoms flare up. Some people need long-term daily treatment to keep symptoms away.
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