Acid reflux causes and symptoms
About- Acid reflux also known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disease in which backflow of stomach acid irritates the food pipelining (esophagus). Symptoms- u2022tHeartburn, usually after eating u2022tChest pain u2022tDifficulty swallowing u2022tRegurgitation u2022tBad breath u2022tSour taste u2022tA sensation of a lump in the throat u2022tVomiting u2022tBreathing problems Causes- GERD occurs due to malfunctioning of the lower oesophageal sphincter. The common risk factors include tObesity tStress tA hiatus hernia tConsuming particular foods like carbonated beverages, coffee, and chocolate, etc. tDrinking certain beverages, such as alcohol, or coffee tCertain medications, such as aspirin tPregnancy tConnective tissue disorders, such as scleroderma tDelayed stomach emptying t Smoking (active or passive) tLow levels of physical exercise Complications uf0d8tOesophageal Stricture uf0d8tOesophageal ulcer uf0d8t Barrett's esophagus Specialist to Visit- Gastroenterologist
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