Acid reflux causes and symptoms
                     Acid reflux (GERD) 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-
 Heartburn, usually after eating
 Chest pain
 Difficulty swallowing
 Regurgitation
 Bad breath
 Sour taste
 A sensation of a lump in the throat
 Vomiting
 Breathing problems
Causes-
GERD occurs due to malfunctioning of the lower oesophageal sphincter. The 
 common risk factors include
Obesity
Stress
A hiatus hernia
Consuming particular foods like carbonated beverages, coffee, and 
 chocolate etc.
Drinking certain beverages, such as alcohol, or coffee 
 Certain medications, such as aspirin
Pregnancy
Connective tissue disorders, such as scleroderma
Delayed stomach emptying  
Smoking (active or passive)  
Low levels of physical exercise
Complications
 Oesophageal Stricture
 Oesophageal ulcer
 Barrett's oesophagus
Specialist to Visit-
Gastroenterologist
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