Reflux

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) happens when stomach acid leaks from your stomach and moves up into your oesophagus (food pipe). This is also known as ‘reflux’ or ‘acid reflux’.

Almost everyone gets heartburn due to acid reflux from time to time. GORD is when reflux occurs more than twice a week. It can eventually lead to more serious health problems and impact your wellbeing and quality of life.

GORD can affect everyone, even children, but mostly affects people aged over 40 years.

Common symptoms can include:

• Heartburn
• Chest pain
• Tasting acid in the mouth
• Feeling bloated
• Burping
• Indigestion
• Persistent night-time cough