Symptoms of Heartburn in the Throat
Heartburn is a common condition that occurs when the sphincter muscle between the stomach and esophagus relaxes and allows stomach acid to wash upward. Heartburn can be a minor discomfort or become a chronic and debilitating sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Other People Are Reading
-
Most Common Symptom
-
The most common symptom of heartburn is a burning, painful sensation in the upper abdomen or chest, often moving up to the back of the throat.
Worsening Symptom
-
Bending or lying down can trigger the chest and throat pain or make it worse. People may have problems sleeping due to heartburn pain developing when lying down.
-
Sore Throat
-
Stomach acid spilling upward to the esophagus can cause a chronic sore throat, including painful and difficult swallowing.
Obstruction Sensation
-
A person with heartburn might feel as though food is stuck in her throat. She may have a choking sensation or a feeling of throat tightness.
Hoarseness
-
Other symptoms associated with chronic heartburn include hoarseness and habitual throat-clearing.
-
