Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux is a condition where the stomach acid refluxes or backs up into the oesophagus which is the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. Typical symptoms include heartburn, difficulty or painful swallowing, and regurgitation. Other less common symptoms include stomach or chest pain, bloating, a long-term cough and a chronic sore throat.

An endoscopy may be required for diagnosis as well as biopsy of any abnormal areas seen on the endoscopy

Acid reflux can often be treated very successfully with lifestyle changes, medications or surgery. For further information, please contact your doctor.