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What Causes Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD)
Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (muscular valve) doesn't properly close allowing acid from the stomach to reflux back up the esophagus which can cause burning of the esophageal lining.
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∙ 12y agoThere are numerous triggers (bad food, stress, lack of sleep, genetics).
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What causes excess of stomach acid?
Acid Reflux
Where is the pain located with acid reflux?
The throat. The stomach acid reluxes into the throat and the acid causes burning.
Do acid reflux makes you spit all the time?
Acid reflux causes heartburn and discomfort in the esophagus. Spitting up could happen due to excessive post nasal drip, burning throat or bile reflux.
How do you say acid reflux in french?
"acid reflux" is "reflux gastrique" in French.
Can you have kids if you have acid reflux?
Does acid reflux contribute to sterility? No. But if you have kids, their behaviour can contribute to acid reflux.
Is bleach causes acid reflux?
Well, bleach should not be in any drink so techically, no.
Does acid reflux cause high blood pressure?
if it causes pain and anxiety then yes it can... otherwise no.
What are the Causes of acid reflux?
To much acid in the foods you are eating such as: strawberies and icecream especilly lemom aid! Thats a big 1
What is the medical abbreviation meaning acid reflux?
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
Can acid reflux disease be transmitted?
No. Acid reflux is not contagious nor is it hereditary.
Acid reflux diet and how to help the problem?
Well, one thing you need to do in order to have treatment is to quit drinking caffeine drinks. This is the worst problem that causes you to have acid reflux. You can also take some medication for it.
What is pH for acid reflux victims?
It is usually not too high of acidity that causes acid reflux. Acid reflux is a product of a faulty cardiac sphincter, which allows the highly acidic chyme to flow back into the esophagus. Your esophagus is not protected from the acid like your stomach is with the stomach lining of mucus. The pH range of stomach acid is about 1.5-2, which is strong enough to dissolve iron nails.
