Background/Aim: To determine the roles of gastroesophageal acid reflux (GER) and esophageal dysmotility on typical and atypical GERD symptoms. Methods: Two hundred thirty-six patients (159 females ...

Understanding that acid reflux can feel differently for everyone – even you — can help you reduce (or banish) this icky issue. "In my clinic, I often see patients with atypical presentations ...

Atypical symptoms include a chronic cough, dental problems, recurrent lung infections, difficulty swallowing, hoarse voice, the feeling of a lump in the throat, and difficulty clearing one's throat.

All of patients with atypical GERD symptoms (noncardiac chest pain, chronic ENT symptoms, and chronic cough) had esophageal manometry and 24 h pH monitoring because of uncertain diagnosis.