Burning sensation in throat when burping

Hiccups and a burning sensation in the throat are mostly caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease. Patients with this disease will have a great impact on their lives. They will have a strong burning sensation in the throat when eating and drinking, which is very uncomfortable. In the later stages, they may even experience swallowing pain and difficulty swallowing. This article will explain gastroesophageal reflux disease. The editor will now give you a detailed introduction to gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Overview

Gastroesophageal reflux is a disease in which the gastroesophageal cavity is exposed to excessive gastric juice, causing clinical gastroesophageal reflux and esophageal mucosal damage. The occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux and its complications is multifactorial. These include defects in the esophageal anti-reflux mechanism, such as lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction and abnormal esophageal motility; there are also functional disorders of many mechanical factors outside the esophagus.

Clinical manifestations

Heartburn and acid reflux

Heartburn refers to a burning sensation behind the sternum and under the xiphoid process, which usually occurs one hour after a meal. It is more likely to occur when lying flat, bending over, or when abdominal pressure increases. The gastric contents that flow back into the mouth are often acidic, which is called acid reflux. Acid reflux is often accompanied by heartburn, which is the most common symptom of this disease.

Painful swallowing and dysphagia

Swallowing pain may occur in severe esophagitis or esophageal ulcers, which is caused by acidic reflux stimulating the sensory nerve endings under the esophageal epithelium. Refluxed materials can also stimulate mechanical receptors to cause esophageal spasmodic pain. In severe cases, it can be severe stabbing pain that radiates to the back, waist, shoulders, and neck, similar to angina pectoris. Due to esophageal spasm or functional disorder, some patients may also have difficulty swallowing, and when esophageal stenosis occurs, the difficulty swallowing continues to worsen.

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Reflux can irritate the pharyngeal mucosa and cause pharyngitis, hoarseness, discomfort in the throat or a foreign body sensation. Inhalation into the respiratory tract may cause coughing and asthma. This type of asthma is not seasonal and often occurs in paroxysmal coughing and wheezing at night. Some patients suffer from recurrent aspiration pneumonia and even pulmonary interstitial fibrosis.