Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

7600 Beechnut
Houston, Texas 77074
713.456.5000
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Palladium for Surgery

4120 Southwest Freeway

Suite 200

713.355.8600

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital


	Chronic heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Acid regurgitation (refluxed material into the mouth) is another common symptom. But numerous less common symptoms other than heartburn may be associated with GERD. These may include: * Belching * Difficulty or pain when swallowing * Waterbrash (sudden excess of saliva) * Dysphagia (the sensation of food sticking in the esophagus) * Chronic sore throat * Inflammation of the gums * erosion of the enamel of the teeth * Chronic irritation in the throat * Hoarseness in the morning * A sour taste * Bad breath

Dr. Dipti Bavishi, M.D., P.A.

Gastroenterology

Diplomate of American Board of Gastroenterology

7777 Southwest Freeway - Suite 544
Houston, TX 77074-1809