Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube that connects your throat to your stomach, called the oesophagus. If it keeps happening, it may be called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). The main symptoms of acid reflux are: heartburn – a burning sensation in the middle of your chest an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth, caused by stomach acid You may also have: a cough or hiccups that keep coming back a hoarse voice bad breath bloating and feeling sick Symptoms are often worse after eating, when lying down and when bending over.