Common symptoms of breathlessness include distress and fear, laboured and fast breathing, frustration, depression, anger and ultimately fatigue. Breathlessness may often occur after an operation. Below are some strategies that... read more →
Persistent aspiration of stomach contents and acid into the lungs can often cause infection.
One of the most common symptoms of reflux is a persistent cough. Patients often report it is worse after eating or when lying down.
It can be common for patients with proven reflux to suffer with asthma, however many patients without asthma report feelings of shortness of breath. In rare situations this can be caused... read more →
LPR Patients often describe a persistent feeling of mucus in their throats and having to clear it often. It can be a very irritating symptom often noticed by patients family and... read more →
Bloating is often associated with reflux especially when belching. Many patients describe abdominal discomfort and even gassiness especially after eating. Sometimes bloating is so severe that it can cause swelling of the... read more →
LPR can cause huskiness and voice weakness. this is a particular problem for singers as it can cause problems reaching certain notes.
For some patients, their symptoms are so severe that they lose weight. Usually this is because they avoid eating but sometimes this can be a result of depression. Sometimes weight loss can... read more →
Globus is often associated with the sensation of ‘sticking’ in the throat on swallowing, Patients often describe this symptom as a lump in the throat or neck. This is now associated... read more →
Burping and reflux are often associated due to many reasons. Due to a weak lower oesophageal sphincter the pressure differential between the oesophagus and the stomach changes which is why... read more →
Another term for swallowing difficulties is called dysphasia. dysphasia can be a symptom associated with reflux. For patients suffering with acid reflux this can cause inflammation of the oesophagus (Oesophagitis). Oesophagitis Is associated... read more →
Whilst a cardiac cause must be ruled out before reflux is recorded as the cause of chest pain, many patients suffer with severe chest pain which they often feel mimics... read more →
