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Can other complaints mimic or masquerade as heartburn or GERD?

April 26, 2017complaints GERD Heartburn masquerade mimic

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Can other complaints mimic or masquerade as heartburn or GERD?

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GERD can masquerade as many complaints. For example, chest pain resembling a heart attack, asthma, sore throat, hoarseness, bronchitis, or wheezing can all be signs of acid refluxing into the esophagus and on to the vocal cords or into the lungs.