Archive - November 25, 2024

A few years ago, I found myself battling a bizarre collection of symptoms. I wasn’t in pain exactly, but something felt… off. My throat was perpetually scratchy, I had this dry, persistent cough that refused to go away, and some nights I’d wake up with a sour taste in my mouth. It was frustrating because none of it pointed to the usual suspect: heartburn.

It wasn’t until I saw a gastroenterologist that the lightbulb went off—acid reflux. Apparently, acid reflux doesn’t always show up as the fiery heartburn most of us associate with it. Instead, it can sneak into your life wearing some pretty strange disguises.

If you’ve been wondering why you’re experiencing odd symptoms without a clear cause, acid reflux might be the silent culprit. Here are 12 weird signs you have acid reflux that aren’t heartburn.