GERD - do you have it?

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GERD or Acid Reflux can be easily confused with having a heart attack because the symptoms are very similar (chest pain, pain in the arms, shoulders or neck) . GERD can occur at anytime, it doesn't always have to happen right after you eat and it can last for hours or a few minutes.

GERD can be a result of:
- life style habits (overweight, smoking, drinking)
- trigger fooRAB
- stress, anxiety/depression
- genetics (family history)
- poor health
- side effect of medications

The most common symptoms of GERD are:
(you can have some or all of the symptoms at a time)
- burning in the throat or chest area
- chest pain
- upset stomach
- difficulty swallowing or feeling like you have a lump in your throat
- belching/gas

Other less common symptoms can include:
- headaches
- coughing
- shortness of breath
- pain that radiates through the shoulders, neck, arms or back


Always seek medical attention if you feel like you are have any symptoms listed above. It is always best to rule out any possible health issues - never assume it's just heartburn or acid reflux.
 
I suffer wiith this and really bad i get most of the symptons but the worser thing i get is a burning sensation right across my belly just above my belly button feels like a heavy burning type feeling and sometimes it can burn very very strong i recently went the the A&E as i thought it was something worse to have every test ECG, BLOOD TEST, XRAY and for it all to come bk as clear i really hate this and cant find anything to get rid of it i think i have something more but my doctor is crap i think its a ulcer as it is so strong...
i also get a bloated feeling can this be a sympton of acid reflux ??
 
i was on omperzole but i didnt find they worked and i dont really take gavison as i dont like it so right now am just suffering with the pain x
 
i smoke about 15 a day sometimes less. dont drink ever.. i have changed my diet but i am a reall fussie eater ie daily i eat about breakfast 2 weekabix or oaty toast, 1pm wholemeal tuna mayo sandwich or ham etc... tea times sometimes i can have toast, nothing, oaty biscuits with cup of tea ( dont really drink tea) but my diet is poor i do how ever have a banana or something aswell and once a blue moon a bar of chocolate as i cut this all out i CANT eat white bread it kills my insides
 
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