Reflux Esophagitis
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Reflux Esophagitis Symptoms
Symptoms of reflux esophagitis include:
Belching
Excessive gas
Bitter taste in the mouth
Heartburn
Indigestion
Upper abdominal pain
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing
Sore throat
Hoarse voice
Choking
sensation
Chronic cough
Wheezing
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Related Conditions
Achalasia
Barrett's esophagus
Gastritis
Hiatal hernia
Peptic ulcer disease
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Belching
Cough
Difficulty swallowing
Heartburn
Sore throat
Upper abdominal pain
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Last Updated: Apr 23, 2009
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Reflux Esophagitis References:
Fraser A, Delaney B, Moayyedi P. Symptom-based outcome measures for dyspepsia and GERD trials: a systematic review. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Feb;100(2):442-52.
Kahrilas PJ. Review article: is stringent control of gastric pH useful and practical in GERD? Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Oct;20 Suppl 5:89-94.
Tytgat GN. Review article: treatment of mild and severe cases of GERD. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2002 Jul;16 Suppl 4:73-8.
Vakil N. Review article: cost-effectiveness of different GERD management strategies. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2002 Jul;16 Suppl 4:79-82.
