What are the symptoms of esophageal reflux?
The most obvious symptom of esophageal reflux is heartburn, which is a burning sensation that can begin either in the pit of the stomach or in the lower breastbone region. This sensation can then move up into the chest and throat, causing a bitter acid taste. Other symptoms include difficulty swallowing, coughing, wheezing, asthma, hoarseness and a sore throat. In severe cases patients complain of regurgitated blood, as well as a stool that’s black due to partially digested blood. When esophageal inflammation accompanies the esophageal reflux, symptoms may also include a sharp stabbing pain in the center of the chest that can take as long as a week to subside, even after acid-suppressing therapy has been initiated. Conventional medical treatments may help relieve the symptoms of esophageal reflux, but they do not address the allergies and enzyme insufficiencies that may be the root of the problem. By addressing the underlying causes of the condition, as natural medicine treatments do,
