Tag Archives: Causes of Reflux

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Heartburn Triggers

Posted In: Reflux Disease By Staff

Portrayed in television commercials as the predictable result of greasy dinner fare, heartburn can be triggered by many foods and eating habits. Heartburn is caused by either an irritation of the esophagus or an enlargement of the cardiac sphincter that normally keeps stomach acid away from the esophagus. The enlargement of the cardiac sphincter can be induced by overeating. [Read more]