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All About Acid Reflux Acid reflux is scientifically known as gastroesophageal reflux - Disease (GERD). E 'a disease characterized by abnormal reflux of gastric contents in the esophagus resulting from chronic symptoms or mucosal damage. Acid reflux is often caused by temporary or permanent damage to the wall that separates the esophagus and the stomach. Ineffectiveness of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) or a temporary relaxation of the LES associated with a hiatus heia are some of the causes of acid reflux. The process may also lead to reflux of gastric juices in the mouth or pharynx. Among adults, the most common symptom of acid reflux is heartbu, which is caused by the presence of acid in the esophagus. Heartbu is characterized by a painful buing sensation behind the breastbone or steum. Another symptom or manifestation of acid reflux esophagitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, which is also known as the mucosa. Esophagitis also causes difficulty in swallowing and chest pain in the area. Sometimes people who suffer from acid reflux May also experience coughing, persistent pain in the ears, hoarseness or a change in voice and sinusitis. If acid reflux is complicated in May that led to the formation of a stricture or ulcers in the esophagus. Can also lead to a condition called Barrett's esophagus and, in the worst cases, cancer of the esophagus. This does not mean that a person who suffers regularly suffers from heartbu acid reflux. By all means, heartbu may be other causes. But if a person suffers from heartbu more than once a week, then he or she is at risk of acid reflux. People with hiatal heia are also more at risk of developing acid reflux than those who are not. The pain felt by people suffering from the stomach are caused by the reflux of acid from the stomach contents into esophagus. A pain in the chest upwards from the mouth. People who suffer from acid reflux May the experience of tasting something sour or salty behind the throat. This is caused by regurgitation. E 'salty and acid taste in the month of May are still without heartbu, other, less acid reflux symptoms include difficulty swallowing, chest pain, halitosis or bad breath, repeated throat clearing and brass hyeprsecretion water or saliva. The symptoms of acid reflux in children are also the same as in adults. Acid reflux in children often occurs in May spitting, throwing several times, cough and other respiratory problems. Children who suffer from acid reflux May also experience weight loss, often crying, loss of appetite and bad breath. Parents must remember that while children show in May of one or more symptoms. There is a symptom that is always present in children with acid reflux. The cause of acid reflux in children, particularly in children is their immature digestive system. This is why children stop acid reflux when they reach the first year of age. However, some children do not exceed the acid reflux. Some continue to suffer from this disease, through adolescence. The best thing for parents of children suffering from acid reflux is to take children to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid complications.