Acid Reflux And Inflamed Gums
Acid reflux or gerd affects over 50% of adults and 37% of young people 1 it occurs when the contents of the stomach end up in the esophagus and oral cavity as a resultof inadequate closure of the esophageal sphincters the pain of heartburn is a symptom in only 10% of cases while others may experience:. Acid reflux and inflamed gums. Acid reflux means that some acid leaks up (refluxes) into the gullet (oesophagus) oesophagitis means inflammation of the lining of the oesophagus most cases of oesophagitis are due to reflux of stomach acid which irritates the inside lining of the oesophagus the lining of the oesophagus can cope with a certain amount of acid.
acid reflux and inflamed gums
Acid reflux can lead to heartburn and difficulty eating but it can also result in a sore throat find out more about the link between acid reflux and sore throat, what causes it, how to treat it.
