There are a number of symptoms that come with the condition of acid reflux and most of them cannot be easily ignored. The burning feeling in the chest and throat known as heartburn certainly cannot be. It is the most common and well-known symptom of acid reflux and some people have reported similarities with some of the pain felt during a heart attack. It is quite possible, though rare, that you may have acid reflux without having heartburn as a symptom and so may not realize you have acid reflux.

You may be wondering what specifically is the cause for the burning sensation associated with heartburn. What is happening is that the acidic juices from the stomach are rising up through your chest and into your esophagus. While in less severe cases this can be nothing more than a post-meal irritation like belching, in more severe cases people will feel as if their whole chest is on fire. However, everyone is different and some people have a less sensitive esophagus than others and so acid reflux without heartburn is possible for them. Other parts of the body though will not be able to withstand the stomach acid like this such as the larynx and the throat and so you are sure to feel pain there if no in the esophagus.

Even if you have acid reflux without heartburn, you should still be advised to try some of the remedies that people with heartburn have. This is provided that they recognize that the symptoms they have are those of acid reflux. Since they do not feel heartburn they may not be aware they have acid reflux. A hoarse voice and a dry and persistent cough are indicators of possible acid reflux.

Just because the heartburn is not being felt it does not mean that the refluxing stomach acid is not causing damage to the esophagus. This means that treatment for heartburn should still be taken to avoid long term damage being caused. If you feel a dry and persistent cough, have difficulty swallowing or feel the need to clear your throat regularly then it is likely that some of the tender tissues in your throat are being damaged by the acid.

If the person finds that certain foods tend to make these symptoms worse, or more frequent, they would be better served to avoid them, or at least talk to the doctor about products that can help reduce the amount of stomach acid that can cause acid reflux without heartburn. Often times, a change in diet is all it takes to eliminate acid indigestion.

There are a number of natural remedies that one can adopt to try and stop their acid reflux. The most commonly advised of these is to change your diet. As a general guideline, eating a low-fat diet with plenty of vegetables and wholegrain is the best way to modify this part of your lifestyle. Avoiding smoking and alcohol are also strongly advised.

If you still seem to have many of the symptoms of acid reflux without heartburn, despite having undergone lifestyle changes tried taking antacids, then perhaps you should visit your doctor. It is possible you have other medical conditions that he may need to have you checked for.

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