It is the coincidence of two medical conditions that causes acid reflux disease, or GERD - gastro-esophageal reflux disease, as it is known. The backward flow of food and acid from the stomach to the esophagus is the first condition contributing to acid reflux disease. Nonetheless, the reflux can happen in healthy individuals as well, when it is referred to as “physiologic gastroesophageal reflux” and does not always result in symptoms of acid reflux disease or changes in the organic tissues.

Acid Reflux Disease - The Truth On Why You Have Heartburn

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