A patient complains of burning, epigastric pain, and regurgitation of food when lying flat. It is important to recognize that these symptoms are common in:

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These symptoms are characteristic of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus, causing symptoms like burning epigastric pain and regurgitation of food, especially when lying flat.

A Patient Complains of Burning, Epigastric Pain, and Regurgitation of Food