Is constipation, chest congestion, being light-headed & feeling food hard to swallow symptoms of GERD?
I have feelings of lumps in my throat & chest. I also constantly have a bad taste in my mouth & bad breath. Feelings of extra or rapid heartbeats, sometimes dizzy, weakness in my arms and /or legs, having to catch my breath & other discomfort.
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May 2nd, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Possibly acid reflux. I think you might want to go to the doctor and have it checked out.
May 2nd, 2010 at 5:38 pm
The symptoms for GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder which is synonymous with Anti-Reflux Disorder). The symptoms are :
1. heartburn, the primary system described as a burning sensation that may radiate to the neck, jaw or back
2. Pain aggravated by bending over, straining or lying in recumbent position
3. Pain recurring after each meal and lasting fro 20 mins to 2 hours
4. Regurgitation not related to belching or nausea, warm fluid traveling up the throat, resulting in sour or bitter taste
5. Water brash (reflex salivary hyper-secretion)
6. Difficulty and painful swallowing
7. Chest pain from esophageal spasm
8. Belching and a feeling of flatulence or bloating after eating
You have your symptoms of GERD, however you have some symptoms that are not related, in fact some seem cardiac related and I would suggest to go see your doctor ASAP and get a thorough check up. Don’t allow them to just treat your symptoms but follow through for a diagnosis. And follow the instructions you are given, if they don’t work after giving it ample time then continue to voice your concern, don’t let a doctor ever tell you you are not feeling what you know you are feeling. Patients have rights but you must be diligent about getting results.