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What to know about the advanced stages of GERD
GERD occurs when the sphincter in the lower esophagus weakens or relaxes when it should not. Several factors can lead to the development of GERD, :
Advanced stages of GERD occur when a person’s acid reflux goes untreated for a long period of time.
About 15% of people living with GERD are at stage 3, while about 10% of people living with GERD will progress to stage 4.
Symptoms of stages 3 and 4 are similar, and include:
- regurgitation of liquid or food
- heartburn
- chronic cough
- sore throat
- hoarse voice
At stage 4, a person may also develop dysphagia, which means food gets stuck in the esophagus when eating.
Finally, advanced GERD can cause complications, such as asthma or Barrett’s esophagus, which additional symptoms such as:
- loss of appetite
- pain in the chest
- problems with swallowing or pain when swallowing
- persistent vomiting
- unexplained weight loss
- bloody, black, or tarry stool, which indicate bleeding in the digestive tract
- vomit that looks bloody or as though it contains coffee grounds
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