I'm willing to bet that almost everybody knows exactly what heartburn is, I'm sure that the vast majority of us have actually experienced heartburn first hand, and even if you haven't I'm sure you know somebody that suffers from it. Im going to explain what severe gerd symptoms are and what you can do about it.

Heartburn is a pain that starts behind the breastbone, it is very close to the heart, hence the name. Heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart, actually it is caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus. This symptom normally occurs just after eating a meal.

Gastriesioghageal reflux disease is where stomach acid refluxes (moves back) into the esophagus, this occurs a number of times. The stomach is designed to handle acid, the esophagus is not. This reflux can cause damage to the esophagus.

There are a number of digestive disorders, all of which have similar symptoms, there are some pretty easy ways to identify which type of disorder you're actually suffering from. If you get persistent heartburn, and you regurgitate acid then you are more than likely suffering from heartburn.

There are many different symptoms associated with heartburn, from the burning feeling that you get in your chest, to sour taste, loss of voice, and even shortness of breath. This is the main reason why heartburn is so often misdiagnosed as a heart attack. Heartburn often gets worse just after eating.

There are certain foods which make heartburn worse, these are things that contain tomatoes, citrus fruits, and chocolate. You should avoid these as much as possible. Drinking tea and coffee can also cause you to have heartburn.

Heartburn also sometimes causes a burning of the throat which makes swallowing difficult and painful, you may notice the taste of bile in your mouth and you may be unable to stop coughing.

Above are severe gerd symptoms, however there are hundreds, the exact symptoms you suffer from will depend completely upon you.

Sometimes people who suffer from GERD find it very difficult to swallow their saliva, and there is an uncomfortable feeling in their throat like something is stuck there.

Whatever you're suffering from, don't suffer in silence there are many treatments available to you for severe gerd symptoms.