*Heartburn, a burning sensation at the back of the throat or in the chest, is the most common complaint.

*The pain may be experienced in the neck or the back. As these pains mimic the symptoms of a heart attack they must be investigated.

*Persistent sore throat.

*Regurgitation of food after eating.

*Asthma and wheeziness.

*Difficulties in swallowing [ dysphagia] because of an inflamed and sore esophagus.

*A distressing sensation of there being a lump in the throat.

*Nausea and unpleasant taste in the mouth

*Coughing, especially after meals.

*Hoarseness and/or changes in the voice.