Unusual symptoms of GERD

Unusual symptoms of GERD

Gastro Esophageal reflux disease is a common disorder encountered in many patients . This is characterised by reflux of the Gastric juice into the Esophagus causing inflammation and ulceration of the Esophagus.
GERD is characterised by Retrosternal Burning or pain
Frequent belching or burping
Sometimes the Retrosternal pain can mimic even cardiac pain
These are the common symptoms presenting in GERD. However some patients present with atypical symptoms. These include
1) Chronic Cough : Repeated Reflux can cause repeated cough and ulceration and inflammation of the Larynx. The cough is most often precipitated by lying down flat and usually comes down and sitting upright.
2) voice change : due to repeated reflux and laryngitis, there maybe voice change
3) Excessive salivation . Repeated acid reflux can lead to excessive stimulation of the salivary glands and increased salivation.