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Can GERD cause inflammation of the throat?

April 26, 2017cause GERD inflammation throat

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Can GERD cause inflammation of the throat?

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In some patients, acid can reflux into the throat causing inflammation of the back of the throat which can lead to pharyngitis (an inflammation of the pharynx which frequently results in a sore throat), or into the vocal cords, which can lead to laryngitis and hoarseness.