There are other symptoms which are not so common like acid laryngitis, dysphagia, persistent hiccups and chronic sore throat. All these symptoms are related to the Throat. Acid Laryngitis is recognised because of dry cough, hoarseness, the feeling of having a lump in the throat and the constant need for clearing the throat. Dysphasia is a condition which makes swallowing food difficult ; sometimes the food may be stuck in the gullet causing severe pain in the chest. One might even choke on the food. This situation may come about because of the temporary narrowing of the food pipe due to a spasm or it can also be an indication of serious damage or an abnormality of the oesophagus. Some of the studies showed that around forty two percent of the patients also suffer from asthmatic symptoms like coughing and wheezing. In some cases patients also suffer from chronic nausea and vomiting. This of course, can also be due to causes other than acid reflux. You can learn about symptoms from reliable government websites.
Other problems due to Acid Reflux
There are sometimes other problems that are associated with Acid Reflux. Like when the damage to the food pipe or oesophagus, due to the acid irritation, becomes extensive, the condition is known as erosive esophagitis while the condition when the acid just causes inflammation of the food pipe, it is known as esophagitis. Some of the patients sometimes develop a serious complication due to acid reflux, called Barrett's Oesophagus which results in precancerous changes in the lining tissue of the food pipe. The Eosinophilic Esophagitis is a condition which sometimes occurs with Acid Reflux where the food pipe lining develops rings and furrows which makes it painful and difficult to swallow food.
The best way to overcome Acid Reflux is to bring about changes in lifestyle. These changes must include eating less food, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, keeping the head elevated while sleeping, giving enough time for the food to assimilate before lying down and bringing about an overall health consciousness. Acid reflux problems are best avoided by a healthy life style.