Common Symptoms of AR or GERD
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Heartburn
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Regurgitation
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Chest pain
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Difficulty swallowing
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Sore throat
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Nausea
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Vomiting
Acid reflux or GERD aren’t triggered only by underlying health conditions, they can also be caused by foods. Foods that have high acidic content can significantly increase your risk of having an AR attack. Alcohol, caffeine, citruses, tomatoes, spicy foods, and fatty foods are common triggers of acid reflux. [3]
Treatments for AR or GERD
The common treatment for AR or GERD is antacids. Antacids are medications that neutralize stomach acidity, which helps alleviate the pain or burning sensation. The effect of an antacid is almost immediate but is only temporary relief. Antacids aren’t designed to cure GERD, as symptoms may reoccur after several hours or a few days.
Other treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease are receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors, which reduce or stops acid production in the stomach. They have been described as most effective to treat acid reflux.