What are symptoms of GERD?

GERD: What to Look Out For Not everyone with GERD has heartburn, but the primary symptoms of GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and an acid taste in the mouth. Acid Reflux: What to Look Out For Heartburn, regurgitation, and dyspepsia are a few of the most common acid reflux symptoms. read more

This can cause heartburn and other signs and symptoms. Frequent or constant reflux can lead to GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). read more

But sometimes acid reflux symptoms are less than obvious or easy to mistake for something else. If left untreated, heartburn can lead to Barrett's esophagus, which is a precursor to cancer, says Timothy Pfanner, MD, assistant professor of internal medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, in College Station. read more