4 Surprising Signs You Have Acid Reflux

Forget heartburn. Gastroenterologists reveal red flags of the condition that aren't what you'd expect.

If you’ve experienced a sour taste in your mouth, lots of gas, heartburn or feeling like you just threw up a little in your mouth, you may have attributed it to acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

And that’s a fair guess.

GERD, a more chronic condition that can result from acid reflux happening repeatedly over time, is quite common: Data shows 783.95 million people around the globe had GERD in 2019.

But despite how many of us have it — and how well we know some of its symptoms — acid reflux has some side effects that are lesser known, too, according to gastroenterologists. Here’s what else to look for:

1. Ear pressure