Can Acid Reflux Cause a Sore Throat?
Acid reflux CAN cause a sore throat.
According to the US National Library of Medicine, a sore throat is one of the less common symptoms that can be brought on by acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The sore throat is likely a result of the stomach acids that have refluxed back into the throat causing irritation and swelling, which can bring about coughing and wheezing, along with the sore throat.
Complications of Acid Reflux
There are several complication of acid reflux that can occur if left untreated including ulcers, strictures, Barrett's esophagus, cough and asthma, inflammation of the lungs, and fluid in the sinuses and middle ears.
National Center for Biotechnology Information"Gastroesophageal reflux disease"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001311
Medicinenet"Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease"www.medicinenet.com/gastroesophageal_reflux_disease_gerd/page4.htm
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