Acid Reflux Treatment in Reno, NV
Acid reflux is a very common disorder; it’s actually the most common complaint gastroenterologists in the US hear from their patients. Everyone has symptoms of acid reflux occasionally, but if you experience it twice a week or more, you should see a gastroenterologist at Digestive Heath Associates in Reno, Nevada because it could be GERD–gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Basic Symptoms of Acid Reflux
- Regurgitation – A sour or bitter taste in the mouth, or the feeling of food or liquid coming back up from the stomach
- Chest pain – Discomfort or pain in the chest area
- Difficulty swallowing – A feeling of food getting stuck in the throat
- Hoarseness – A raspy or hoarse voice
- Chronic cough – A persistent cough that doesn’t seem to go away
- Sore throat – A sore or irritated throat
Causes of Acid Reflux
Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus. Your stomach produces hydrochloric acid to help you digest food, but when that acid gets in your esophagus, it can cause a lot of problems. Everyone has a gastroesophageal sphincter– a loop of muscle that normally protects your esophagus from being burned by stomach acid. If you are experiencing persistent acid reflux, it means that your valve may not be operating properly.
Reach out to Digestive Health Associates at 655 Sierra Rose Dr in Reno to schedule an appointment to meet with our GI doctors and put an end to your struggle with ongoing acid reflux.
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