The most typical symptoms of GERD are heartburn and acid reflux, while some patients may not have any typical symptoms, only difficulty in swallowing, foreign body sensation, chest pain or even vomiting blood.
Reflux esophagitis is caused by the reflux of stomach contents and duodenal fluid into the esophagus, resulting in erosion and breakdown of the esophageal mucosa, which causes a series of symptoms.
Patients with reflux esophagitis often feel a distinct burning sensation in the anterior sternal region and posterior sternum, acid reflux gushing into the pharynx or mouth, and the above symptoms are significantly aggravated when the patient is lying down or bending over or exerting abdominal effort.
However, some patients with reflux esophagitis may not have the above typical symptoms and only show mild discomfort in the epigastric region, while some patients may show difficulty in swallowing, poor swallowing, chest pain, or even vomit blood or vomit with blood.
Patients with reflux esophagitis need to go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and active treatment, and they need to observe the changes of their condition, take medication as prescribed by the doctor and undergo regular checkups.