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What Causes Acid Reflux?
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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