Burning sensation in the chest, often after eating or at night.
Acid splashing up irritates the lining. Feels like fire rising.
Research links it strongly to hiatal hernias. But hold on—some feel it differently…
7. Chest Pain or Discomfort
Pressure or pain in the chest, sometimes mimicking heart issues.
Tight squeezing, especially after large meals.
Always rule out cardiac causes first. Yet another affects eating…
6. Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Feeling like food sticks in your throat or chest.
Meals become slower, cautious.
Narrowing or irritation may contribute. Picture the frustration.
But the next brings relief challenges…
5. Feeling Full Quickly or Bloating
Satisfaction after small portions, with abdominal swelling.
The herniated stomach compresses space.
Post-meal heaviness lingers. Next? Nighttime woes…
4. Worsening Symptoms When Lying Down
Signs intensify reclining or bending.
Gravity no longer helps keep acid down.
Nights disrupted. But some experience breathing issues…
3. Shortness of Breath
Occasional breathlessness, especially after eating.
Pressure on lungs or diaphragm.
Unsettling during activity. Now, a less common one…
2. Chronic Cough or Hoarseness
Persistent cough, sore throat, or voice changes.
Acid reaching the throat irritates airways.
Mornings rough. Finally, the one that worries most…
