sudden onset of GERD symptoms?
Hi there, not really 100% sure this is the right place to go, but it's where google was pointing me. I'm a 20 y/o female, not overweight, no other health issues, don't drink, although I am a smoker. Like a month ago I started waking up multiple times a night choking on my spit. This has gone on almost every night since. I wake up unable to breathe, wheezing and choking and have to very carefully cough and breathe pretty much until I burp and the block in my throat clears. This usually last about 5-10 minutes. Throughout the day, I am constantly clearing my throat and burping. Like every 30 seconds constant. it is extremely annoying, and the disrupted sleep is starting to get to me. I am also just choking on my spit periodically throughout the day, which is great.
I don't have heartburn or chest pain, and maintain a pretty healthy diet. I have had a very stressful past few months though, which could be a contributor. Is this GERD? Is there a solution for this? Thanks!