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Guide for
Acid Reflux Symptom
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Acid Reflux Diet
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Usually Acid Reflux (GERD) is caused by a faulty sphincter. The esophageal sphincter is a little muscular ring at the end of the esophagus and is designed to prevent stomach contents from "backing up". Sometimes this sphincter becomes weak and stops functioning properly, allowing stomach acids to push up through the opening into the esophagus. In other cases, Acid Reflux (GERD) is caused by a hiatus hernia, where the stomach pokes through the diaphragm, preventing the esophagus from closing. There are also certain health conditions where a higher incidence of Acid Reflux (GERD) occurs, such as in those with asthma and diabetes.
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