The following symptoms and complaints of heartburn may indicate reflux esophagitis (esophagitis):
Leading symptoms
- Dull pain or burning sensation or pressure behind the breastbone.
- Acid regurgitation, usually related to the type and amount of food eaten and often occurring at night during sleep
- Reflux of acid gastric juice into the mouth possible
- Reflux especially when bending or lying down
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorder)
- Morning hoarseness (laryngitis gastrica) and chronic increased belching.
