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The symptoms of acid reflux syndrome are primarily heartburn and nausea. Some regurgitation of
acid and/or foods may be present. While it is not a common symptom, some people do
experience acid reflux chest pain. However, any chest pain should be thoroughly evaluated by a
physician to rule out heart disease.
According to the Mayo clinic, chest pain that is not related to heart disease is most commonly
caused by acid reflux syndrome or GERD, which is gastro-esophageal reflux. The terms are used
interchangeably. In order to determine if a person is experiencing acid reflux chest pain, doctors
may use tests to measure acid levels in the esophagus, this is the tube that carries food from the
mouth to the stomach. A symptoms diary is also helpful to determine if the pain is acid reflux
chest pain or another condition. If a person notes that the chest pain occurs when other acid
reflux syndrome symptoms are present, then the doctor may conclude that the pain is caused by
the acid reflux syndrome.
Studies have shown that between 22 and 66 percent of patients who had chest pain that was not
related to heart disease suffered from acid reflux syndrome. This is not to say that all non-cardiac
chest pain is acid reflux chest pain, there are other possible causes. Researchers have
investigated the possibility that some chest pain, not caused by heart disease or acid reflux
syndrome, may be caused by a heightened sensitivity to pain in some organs. Studies have
shown that in some patients, the muscles of some organs are sensitive and quick to send pain
signals to the brain. No one knows why this happens, but research does continue.
Once the determination is made that no heart disease is present, treatment of acid reflux chest
pain is no different form treatment of acid reflux syndrome without chest pain. Antacids or proton
pump inhibitors are commonly prescribed. Acid reflux syndrome should be carefully monitored to
be sure that stomach acid is not damaging the esophagus. It does not appear that acid reflux
chest pain is related to damage of the esophagus.
Some people prefer to treat acid reflux syndrome with herbs or botanicals and dietary or lifestyle
changes. If these effectively reduce stomach acid, then they should relieve the acid reflux chest
pain. Some lifestyle changes that can help relieve acid reflux syndrome include giving up tobacco
and/or alcohol use and weight loss. Some dietary changes that can relieve acid reflux syndrome
include eating smaller meals more frequently and removing highly acidic, fried and fatty foods from
the diet.
There are many herbs and botanicals that may relieve acid reflux syndrome and therefore acid
reflux chest pain. These include fennel seed or oil, ginger root, chamomile and aloe. These
ingredients and others are sometimes combined by herbalists to create a product for relief of acid
reflux syndrome.
It has been said that acid reflux chest pain can mimic heart pain, but most people experience a
burning sensation rather than a sharp, squeezing pain. The symptoms and intensity of acid reflux
syndrome symptoms vary greatly. In addition to acid reflux chest pain, most people experience
nausea, but some people actually vomit. In cases of unexplained vomiting, acid reflux syndrome
is one of the first conditions that doctors suspect. If you have unexplained chest pain, do not
assume that it is acid reflux chest pain, see your doctor. If you have more questions about acid
reflux syndrome or other digestive problems, visit www.digestive-disorder-guide.com
Patsy Hamilton has more than twenty years experience as a healthcare professional and currently
writes informational articles for the Digestive Disorders Guide. Read more at http://www.digestive-
disorders-guide.com
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