Acid reflux and heartburn affect the body in a number of different ways. The severity of symptoms vary from person to person, however,there are some similar signs that tend to be consistent. Things like burning in the chest behind the breastbone, pain after eating or lying down and a sore throat.
Acid reflux can cause stomach acid to be brought up into the mouth causing bad breath, tooth decay and discolouration of the tongue in some cases. If this condition is still not easing after taking medication or you have been suffering with it for more than a couple of times a month, then this can be caused by other medical conditions such as stomach ulcers, issues with the oesophagus or GORD.
There are different stages of GORD which is why it is so important to speak to a healthcare professional if symptoms persist.