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Acid reflux
From MEpedia, a crowd-sourced encyclopedia of ME and CFS science and history
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Acid reflux is when stomach acid travels back up from your stomach to your esophagus, often causing heartburn.[1] Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a severe form of acid reflux.[2]
Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]
- heartburn
- an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth (caused by stomach acid)
Some people also have:
Symptoms are often worse after eating, when lying down, and when bending over.[3]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Notable articles[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- What Is Acid Reflux Disease? - WebMD
- Difference Between Heartburn, GERD & Reflux - Cleveland Clinic Health
