Common Symptoms and Treatment for AR
Common symptoms include:
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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
The most popular treatment [3] for AR or GERD is antacids. Antacids are medications that neutralize stomach acidity, which immediately alleviates the pain or burning sensation. The effect of an antacid is almost immediate but is only temporary, so it isn’t a cure for GERD.
Additional treatments for GERD 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.