Heartburn

• GERD can cause heartburn, which can spread from the chest into the throat and leave a sour or off taste in the mouth.
  
  

Pain

• Chest pain caused by GERD can be increased by wearing tight clothing or by lying down at night or after a meal.
  
  

Dysphagia

• According to the Mayo Clinic, problems with swallowing (dysphagia) and burping up food or liquids from the stomach may occur in people with GERD.
  
  

Sore Throat

• Regular exposure to acid from the stomach can irritate the throat and cause sore throat and swelling of the vocal cords, resulting in a hoarse voice.
  
  

Wheezing

• Acid that washes up from the stomach into the throat can be inhaled into the lungs and cause breathing problems such as wheezing, coughing and asthma.
  
  

Ulcers

• Irritations to the stomach and esophagus caused by GERD can cause ulcers and inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, which may lead to esophageal cancer.
  
  

Warning

• People with GERD who have symptoms including vomiting blood, tarry stools or heartburn that does not respond to medications should seek medical evaluation.