One common cause of acid reflux disease is a stomach abnormality called a hiatal hernia. Others are
- Eating large meals or lying down right after a meal.
- Being overweight or obese.
- Eating a heavy meal and lying on your back or bending over at the waist.
- Snacking close to bedtime.
- Eating certain foods, such as citrus, tomato, chocolate, mint, garlic, onions, or spicy or fatty foods.
- Drinking certain beverages, such as alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee, or tea.
- Smoking.
- Are pregnant since the weight of a growing fetus may lead to acid reflux.
- Have medicines such as painkillers, certain muscle relaxers, blood pressure medicines, or medicines containing estrogen.
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